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Publication Sneak Peek
The Cutting Edge
This segment features content from other AAEA publications. The Cutting Edge is a monthly publication available to AACTEA Members highlighting CTE initiatives across the state. The following excerpt comes from the March 2022 issue.
Rogers Heritage & Russellville Students Do Well at “Educators Rising”
Students from Rogers Heritage High School and Russellville High School captured awards as part of an Educators Rising regional conference hosted by the Arkansas Tech University College of Education in late January. Contest winners may be chosen by the state committee to attend the Educators Rising 2022 national conference June 24-27 in Washington, D.C.
ATU, the ADE, and the Walton Family Foundation are among the entities engaged in a partnership that seeks to establish more Educators Rising chapters at high schools around the state, update the curriculum for introduction to education classes at high schools and support competitions for potential future teachers. Objectives of the Arkansas Educators Rising program include helping high school students gain information about obtaining a teaching license, financial aid opportunities available to future teachers and the outlook for the teaching profession in Arkansas.
Hot Springs School District Offering New Pathways Academy
HSSD is proudly a host site for a new pilot program from The UAMS Division for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion called “Pathways Academy.” The district will host a Junior STEM Academy within the Pathways Academy Program at Park Magnet, an IB World School, in June-July 2022. K-5 students from all HSSD elementary schools are invited to apply to participate.
Pathways Academy is an innovative educational and community engagement program focused on preparing students for educational and career opportunities in science, technology, engineering, math and health sciences (STEM-H) disciplines. The Junior STEM Academies are designed to immerse young scholars in a world of science that focuses on health while incorporating technology, engineering and mathematics. In addition to STEM-H, the program integrates concepts relating to mental health and wellness such as cyber-bullying and emotional intelligence.
Fayetteville HS Students Earn Industry Certifications
Students in Foundations of Health Care classes at Fayetteville High School are working on completing industry certifications including Stop the Bleed, First Aid, and AHA Basic Life Support. These certifications are considered the industry standards in medical professions careers.
