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UAM-CTM Launches Digital Literacy Program, Distributes Laptops to Students

Thursday, March 26 by Luke Matheson

Eleven students at the University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology-McGehee received laptops as part of a new initiative aimed at expanding access to technology and digital skills in Southeast Arkansas. The laptops were distributed Jan. 21 during the launch of the UAM-CTM Digital... Read More.

Toys for Tots Literacy Program Expands Efforts to Boost Reading in Southeast Arkansas

Monday, March 23 by Luke Matheson

With literacy rates continuing to lag among Arkansas students, the Toys for Tots Literacy Program is expanding efforts to provide books and reading resources to children across Southeast Arkansas. Educators say reading struggles remain a significant challenge, with approximately two-thirds of Arkansas youth reading below... Read More.

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Arkansas Awarded $25 million in Federal Grants to Strengthen Literacy Instruction

Friday, January 9 by Lori Basiewicz

The Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) has been awarded two competitive Education Innovation and Research (EIR) grants from the U.S. Department of Education, totaling nearly $25 million over five years, to scale and study ongoing evidence-based approaches to strengthen literacy instruction and improve outcomes... Read More.

UAM Launches Digital Literacy Program to Expand Computer Access and Skills in Southeast Arkansas

Tuesday, December 23 by Luke Matheson

The University of Arkansas at Monticello College of Technology–McGehee and the UAM Adult Education Center will launch the UAM Digital Literacy Program in January as part of the 3 Southern States Connected Communities Program, a regional initiative aimed at expanding computer access and digital... Read More.

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PBSD Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Barbaree discusses a new financial literacy program coming to the district

Thursday, February 27 by Alex Bivens

The Pine Bluff School District is beginning a new program to teach students financial literacy, according to Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree. Appearing on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show, Barbaree explained the program. She went on to explain further. Barbaree said the district will be opening banks at five... Read More.

Unlocking Literacy: AR Kids Read Empowers Young Readers

Thursday, January 23 by Alex Bivens

This is the second of two stories on AR Kids Read, a program to help elementary school students improve their reading skills. On Wednesday, Kathy French talked about the program, prompting Oldies 1013 Morning Show host Greg Horne to ask if volunteers were actually helping... Read More.

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Unlocking Literacy Potential with AR Kids Read on United Way Day

Wednesday, January 22 by Alex Bivens

Wednesday is United Way Day on Oldies 1013 and this week Jason Duren was joined by Kathy French who is with AR Kids Read. Morning Show host Greg Horne asked French to explain what her organization is bringing to the Deltaplex. “Wait a second. Seventy percent... Read More.

Scott Ray and Latasha Randall of FBT Bank discussed financial literacy classes and the Home Again project

Thursday, November 21 by Alex Bivens

Scott Ray and Latasha Randall of FBT Bank were guests on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show Thursday where host Greg Horne asked Randall what her role at the bank is. Later in the conversation, Randall talked about offering financial literacy classes. Earlier this week, Home Again... Read More.

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PBSD Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Barbaree discusses prioritizing early literacy issues

Friday, October 4 by Alex Bivens

In a series of stories earlier this week, Pine Bluff School District Superintendent Jennifer Barbaree talked about the district budget and some of the expenditures that have been made. Barbaree appeared on the Oldies 1013 Morning Show and host Greg Horne asked her about salaries,... Read More.

The Advancing Health Literacy Program talks Diabetes in light of Black History Month

Thursday, February 16 by Deseray Mckinzy

In light of Black History Month, the Advancing Health Literacy Program (AHLP) of Pine Bluff is highlighting key health conditions that the Pine Bluff community face to bring awareness and promote prevention. Deseray McKinzy, the Media Coordinator for AHLP joined the Oldies 1013 Morning... Read More.

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UAPB gets grant for food literacy program

Wednesday, January 25 by Ray King

Pine Bluff, AR — The University of Arkansas Pine Bluff (UAPB) was awarded a $750K grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to develop culturally appropriate food literacy programming for the Arkansas Delta Region. UAPB is one of 16 multidisciplinary teams selected for the... Read More.

The City of Pine Bluff Advancing Health Literacy Program to Host Spring Health Fair

Tuesday, March 1 by Deseray Mckinzy

The City of Pine Bluff Advancing Health Literacy Program is pleased to announce its Spring Health Fair which will take place on Thursday, March 24th from 10 am until 2 pm at the Pine Bluff Convention Center at 1 Convention Center Drive. The purpose... Read More.

Stories tagged with: literacy

UAM-CTM Launches Digital Literacy Program, Distributes Laptops to Students

Toys for Tots Literacy Program Expands Efforts to Boost Reading in Southeast Arkansas

Arkansas Awarded $25 million in Federal Grants to Strengthen Literacy Instruction

UAM Launches Digital Literacy Program to Expand Computer Access and Skills in Southeast Arkansas

PBSD Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Barbaree discusses a new financial literacy program coming to the district

Unlocking Literacy: AR Kids Read Empowers Young Readers

Unlocking Literacy Potential with AR Kids Read on United Way Day

Scott Ray and Latasha Randall of FBT Bank discussed financial literacy classes and the Home Again project

PBSD Superintendent Dr. Jennifer Barbaree discusses prioritizing early literacy issues

The Advancing Health Literacy Program talks Diabetes in light of Black History Month

UAPB gets grant for food literacy program

The City of Pine Bluff Advancing Health Literacy Program to Host Spring Health Fair

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