Arkansas Education News (United States)

DormSmart.com takes gift cards for high school graduation to a new level with their new personalized and handcrafted greeting and gift cards product line.

2nd Annual Hoop Dreams Youth Basketball Camp June 25-29, 2012 Arkansas School for the Deaf featuring Little Rock Central High School 1999 Championship Team, former Syracuse WBB Player Taneshia (Welch) Brown and former NBA Player Stromile Swift

For college bound students who must transport their essential dorm supplies by airplane, DormSmart.com has added a new line of ATA college trunks, footlockers, and shipping cases by Kangaroo Cases to their virtual shelves this school year.

Providing up to date career advice, UltrasoundTechnician411.com provides a recent school leaver or career shifter with all they need to consider pursuing this highly lucrative career.

Vancouver, BC - The world is getting smaller, or so it seems. International travel and trade have shrunk the globe considerably.

Within 24 hours of NBC’s Monday night airing of “Making a Difference”, $130,000 poured in to allow Annette Dove to “keep the lights on and feed the kids”

New publishing company is inspired by making reading fun again.

Anderson's Taekwondo Annual Tournament (fundraiser) @ the University of Arkansas in Little Rock (UALR). Proceeds go to the inner city youth and their families.

Wisteria Goldens Joins Life’s Abundance and Dr. Jane Bicks in Helping Dogs Live Longer, Healthier Lives

The Arkansas State University (ASU) Engineering Advisory Committee, headed by Dr. David Beasley, Dean of Engineering at ASU, has appointed Chris Childers, President, EMG-SME to Arkansas State University Engineering Advisory Committee.

A message to the press about DormSmart.com... providing anything and everything for the college student's dorm room!

Youngsters entertain at the debut of the musical festival

Experts and abductees share their experience and expertise in all things alien at the weekend conference.

Anderson's Taekwondo Center CELEBRITY (Benefit) BASKETBALL GAME, January 22, 2011 at Pulaski Heights Middle School, 401 N. Pine Street, Little Rock, AR Main Event: 7:30 p.m. Open To Public. Power 92 Jammers VS Dallas Diesels!!

Alpha Kappa Alpha comes to Little Rock to Celebrate 103rd Anniversary while performing nine community service projects in memory of the Little Rock Nine. The event is January 13-16, 2011 and over 1,000 members from all over the world will attend.

First Security Beardsley Public Finance, an affiliate of Crews & Associates, Inc., served as Fiscal Agent for the Magnolia Public School District’s bond refinance that will save the district $940,080 over the life of the bond issue

Saturday, November 20, is the 13th Annual 101A/B Regional ATA Championship Tournament hosted by Chief Master Richard E. Anderson, the Highest Ever African American ranked "Chief Master" in the 40 years history of the ATA, WTTU/STF organizations.

Dorm411.com has recently been honored to receive eCollegeFinder.org’s Freshmen Advisor Award.

Don't miss out on fun Dorm Store Giveaways and Contests... Get the Dorm411!

Dorm shopping this Labor Day weekend? Looking for some great bargains to take to campus for your new dorm digs that fits into your budget? Or, maybe you've already moved in and need to have your dorm supplies shipped to your campus?

Dorm season is upon us! Many of us are scrambling about trying to make the right decisions when it comes to buying supplies for our dorm room while shopping on a budget. It can be a confusing and frustrating time for college bound students...

Dorm room decor on a dime? How to make smart dorm buys? What is Twin XL Bedding? Where to get a dorm checklist? What do students need to buy for their dorm room? DormSmart.com tells all on their blog, Dorm 411.com.

At DormSmart.com, thinking outside the box is common practice when it comes to servicing their student customers. Exactly the reason they have partnered with Bongo International to ship college dorm essentials to students living and studying abroad.

First Security Beardsley Public Finance served as Fiscal Agent for the Earl Special School District’s bond refinance that will save the district $673,873 over the life of the bond issues

First Security Beardsley Public Finance served as Fiscal Agent for the Buffalo Island Central School District’s bond refinance that will save the district $313,822 over the life of the bond issue

Incoming college freshman and their parents learn everything they need to know about dorm bedding including twin XL bedding at DormSmart.com.

DormSmart.com has 10 tips for incoming college freshman to successfully organize their new living space.

Because space is at a premium in a dorm room, it is important to select the right dorm sized appliances to take to campus this fall. At DormSmart.com, they have done the research for their student shoppers, naming their top 3 picks for 2010.

DormSmart.com Announces Digital Photo Frames and Reusable Peel and Stick Wall Décor as their top picks for college bound students headed to the dorms this fall…

At DormSmart.com, they searched high and low for the best dorm trunk and footlocker... here it is and why!

DormSmart.com Announces Their Free Dorm Shopping List, Packing List, & To Do List for College Freshman

Sparkles the Fire Safety Dog, rescued from a home with 62 other dogs, was adopted in 2003. She has been credited with helping save the lives of two children and their two families. Sparkles is featured in the July issue of Cesar’s Way Magazine.

Jay Smith, of Irving, Texas, brought his Nimitz High School band to Eureka Springs last March for a benefit concert. Now he & his wife will be bringing many more school bands from around the country to Eureka Springs starting next year.

Alma, AR USA - April 28, 2010: True Hope Bible Institute is now celebrating its "Grand Opening" offering fully accredited Bible Degrees and Special Study Certificate Programs.

The dollar amount of dorm purchases can be surprising and a little overwhelming to a college freshman. To lessen the financial strain on entering freshman, DormSmart.com provides 2010 high school graduates with a universal gift registry or wishlist!

With the number of college bound students trending over 2 million annually and the increased demand for smart, stylish, and efficient dorm products, DormSmart.com launches new web store for dorm smart living.

The Arkansas 4-H Foundation will present its “Celebration of Excellence” award to former Sen. David Pryor and his son, current Sen. Mark Pryor, for their decades of dedicated public service to the state of Arkansas.

The 1886 Crescent Hotel and Spa will be taken over by students of the Hospitality and Restaurant Management (HRMN) program in Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences at the University of Arkansas.

Anderson's Taekwondo Center CELEBRITY BASKETBALL GAME, January 30, 2010 Proceeds to Building Fund to help us relocate and find a building to continue our Mission To Make A Positive Difference In The Lives Of Inner City Children & Their Families!

"Diary From the Dome" author Harris has pledged 1/2 of any of his profits to charities helping to rebuild the NOLA area. Proceeds are from any new purchases of "Diary From the Dome" between now and Dec. 31, 2009.

National Museum of the American Indian's traveling display, "IndiVisible: African-Native American Lives in the Americas," opened 10 Nov. The Sequoyah National Research Center's Dr. Daniel Littlefield served as an advisor.

Claiborne Deming earns first Tip of the Spear Award from the Arkansas Association of Public Universities for championing education and its direct impact on economic development in Arkansas.

7 Figure Business School-dot-com is making up to $6,000 worth of one-year full scholarships available for deserving people who simply state their case for why they should get the scholarships. Webinar Tues 22 at 9PM

The EAST Initiative announced that it has successfully registered EAST® as a trademark for its innovative educational model that engages students in sophisticated service-learning projects that involve relevant teamwork and cutting-edge technology.

The College World Reporter goes beyond news and information, and provides readers with professional advice for success from leading authorities and experts in business, education, and industry.

Michael McLeieer, Director of Public Education for the Merrimac Fire Department (MA), shares tips on firesafetyeducator.com on how to develop & deliver fire safety programming for children ages three through five and older children in a community.

Planning for college can be stressful and mind-boggling if you don't know which way to turn. Not only do you need to make sure you get the best college degree, you also need to start planning for college tuition options.

College Prep Coach of Little Rock AR has announced the release of a new SAT/ACT Test Prep Kit on DVD, making it easier and more affordable for college bound students to prepare for the SAT and ACT college entrance exams.

A contest for schoolchildren at The Education Station seeks cover art for a new series of Arkansas History units to be published this year.

The Education Station has scheduled teacher workshops for July and August, including Arkansas history, science, and the popular Cinderella Around the World.