With everything that has taken place this week, it has been hard to pin down just one thing to write about. But when you strip it all away, it comes down to this…kindness. Just be kind. Regardless of the situation. End of story. There are no buts.
Arkansas education officials are promoting more “acceleration’ in schools because they believe students can handle more rigorous content, the Secretary of Education told legislators.
Update from the Education Committee Friday, September 5, 2025 This week, the House and Senate Education Committees took a deep look at how Arkansas schools are preparing students not just for tests, but for life after graduation.
This school year brought a blast from the past, thanks to a new state law banning cell phones and electronic devices during school hours. In other words, our kids are living like we did in the glorious days of the ’80s and early ’90s, when “texting” meant passing folded notes and “scrolling” referred to rewinding your cassette tape with a pencil.
My husband referred to me as “One of Those Girls” the other day when I didn’t want to wade through the slimey, gooey, nasty water/mud barefoot. He shook his head and I could see the disappointment in his eyes... I tried to redeem myself by talking about chatter baits and small mouth bass and throwing the word Evinrude in whenever I could but it was too late... The damage has been done.
Labor Day in Arkansas Friday, August 29, 2025 Each September, our nation pauses to honor the contributions of working men and women. Labor Day is more than just a long weekend or the unofficial end of summer; it is a time to recognize the people who keep our communities strong and our economy moving forward.
Beginning with the 2025 2026 school year, superintendents and school boards will learn to adjust to a new system of property and casualty insurance.
This week, members of the ALC Hospital, Medicaid, and Developmental Disabilities Study Subcommittee received a presentation on a new approach that could reshape how Arkansas delivers both workforce and social services.
You know that saying, “small but mighty?” That’s me, or maybe more like, “short but mighty.” But lately, I’ve been reminded of something important: I am only one person.