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McGehee School District to Scale Back Chromebook Use, Emphasize Hands-On Learning

Tuesday, April 28 by Luke Matheson

The McGehee School District announced a shift in its approach to classroom technology, with plans to reduce daily Chromebook use for middle and high school students beginning in the 2026-27 school year. Under the new plan, students will no longer carry Chromebooks throughout the school... Read More.

UAPB Innovative Learning Initiative Combines Magnifying Glass Plant Exploration with Immersive Virtual Garden Experience

Tuesday, March 17 by Haleigh Reichen

Students at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) are exploring plants through a combination of hands-on investigation and immersive technology at the UAPB Child Development Center. The learning initiative allows students to study plant structure and growth while participating in inquiry-based activities that... Read More.

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UAPB, Southern University Students Gain Global Perspective Through Experiential Learning Program in Kenya

Thursday, November 27 by Alex Bivens

University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) and Southern University A&M College students recently gained hands-on international experience through the 1890 Student Global Food Security and Defense Fellows Program, an experiential learning initiative organized by the Office of International Programs and Studies (OIPS) at... Read More.

Garden Provides Urban Growing Space, Learning Opportunities to Community

Tuesday, July 30 by Alex Bivens

The Gardening Reaching Adults, Children and our Elders (GRACE) Program promotes sustainability in an urban growing space in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, according to Teki Hunt, director of 4-H youth development at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB). The garden’s name is the... Read More.

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Sheridan Elementary School recognized as a professional learning community at work

Friday, February 17 by Deseray Mckinzy

The Sheridan School District announced Tuesday that Sheridan Elementary School was recently recognized by Solution Tree for its sustained success in raising student achievement. The school’s successful implementation of the Professional Learning Communities at Work® process was a significant contributing factor in the improved achievement... Read More.

UAPB STEM hosts Verizon Innovative Learning Shark Tank Competition

Thursday, June 30 by Deseray Mckinzy

The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff STEM program hosts an annual Verizon Innovative Learning (VIL) Program with students aged 11 to 13 to engage in interactive STEM learning activities and more. Deltaplex News joined the VIL Shark Tank event on campus in the... Read More.

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Verizon Innovative Learning Program Shark Tank at UAPB

Tuesday, June 28 by Laron Marbley

Verizon Innovative Learning Program Shark Tank at UAPB We are asking for community members to come out and support VIL’s annual Shark Tank. The Shark Tank will feature students from grades 6-8 that have created, planned and developed their own business plans. Just as a... Read More.

UAPB allowing in-person learning for 2021 LIONS Program

Friday, May 21 by Deseray Mckinzy

By Deseray McKinzy The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB) recently announced in a news release that they are happy to welcome the return of in-person learning for the 2021 Learning Institute and Opportunities for New Students (LIONS) Program. The news release... Read More.

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Sheridan schools revive Ready for Learning task force

Wednesday, March 24 by Ray King

The Sheridan School District has revived the Ready for Learning Task Force to make plans for the 2021-2022 school year. According to the Sheridan Headlight newspaper, the task force was first created last summer to make recommendations regarding policy and procedures to safely reopen the... Read More.

Coleman Elementary students participating in virtual learning due to high COVID-19 numbers

Friday, November 20 by Staff

By Ray King Students at Coleman Elementary School in the Watson Chapel School District are currently attending class virtually because of a high number of staff and students affected by COVID-19. Watson Chapel District Superintendent Jerry Guess appeared on the Oldies 101.3 morning show Friday and... Read More.

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Arkansas schools consider options for virtual learning

Tuesday, June 23 by Greg

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (AP) — Some Arkansas school districts are finalizing virtual learning options for students in kindergarten through 12th grades because officials are uncertain if schools can safely operate on a traditional schedule amid the pandemic. Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Arkansas Education Secretary Johnny... Read More.

Stories tagged with: learning

McGehee School District to Scale Back Chromebook Use, Emphasize Hands-On Learning

UAPB Innovative Learning Initiative Combines Magnifying Glass Plant Exploration with Immersive Virtual Garden Experience

UAPB, Southern University Students Gain Global Perspective Through Experiential Learning Program in Kenya

Garden Provides Urban Growing Space, Learning Opportunities to Community

Sheridan Elementary School recognized as a professional learning community at work

UAPB STEM hosts Verizon Innovative Learning Shark Tank Competition

Verizon Innovative Learning Program Shark Tank at UAPB

UAPB allowing in-person learning for 2021 LIONS Program

Sheridan schools revive Ready for Learning task force

Coleman Elementary students participating in virtual learning due to high COVID-19 numbers

Arkansas schools consider options for virtual learning

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