AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoArkansas Higher Ed Access: Arkansas launched the statewide ACCESS Portal, letting high school seniors apply to up to five participating colleges for free, with transcripts and test data auto-filled and provisional admissions offered. Workforce & Health Training: Walton Family Charitable Support Foundation pledged $34.5 million to John Brown University to build new nurse practitioner and physician assistant master’s programs, while Hytrol committed $500,000 to Arkansas State University’s CREST Center to expand technical workforce training. New Medical Pathway: UA Little Rock and NYITCOM at A-State announced a direct, accelerated pre-med to D.O. pathway aimed at boosting Arkansas physician supply. Education & Equity Watch: The U.S. Department of Education opened a federal investigation into Milwaukee Public Schools over alleged race-based discipline decisions, alongside new guidance on “even-handed” discipline. Local School Update: Jacksonville Elementary in North Pulaski County is closed through Sunday for mold cleaning, with students directed to alternative instruction options. Community & Culture: Arkansas cities including Centerton, Greers Ferry, Searcy, Mayflower, Farmington and Pea Ridge are ending or pausing Flock Safety camera use amid privacy concerns, and Arkansas National Guard earned major national honors for its Guatemala partnership.
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