AR: Youth
Arkansas expands summer food access to combat childhood hunger
Arkansas wants to tackle childhood hunger this summer, by opting into a summer food program for kids. One in five children in the Natural State …
One Arkansas school offers ‘debt-free pathway’ to graduation
By Olivia Sanchez for The Hechinger Report.Broadcast version by Danielle Smith for Arkansas News Service reporting for The Hechinger Report-Public New…
Arkansans voters younger than 45 may change Natural State's politics
The youngest Arkansas voters could end up shifting the political landscape of the state and in the not-too-distant future. New data from the …
Navigating Back-to-School Challenges in Rural Arkansas
More than a half million Arkansas kids are back at school for the fall, and districts across the state face different challenges. For some in rural …
Report Calls for Ending Disposable Vape Sales in Arkansas
In Arkansas and across the country, disposable vapes are posing a growing environmental threat, according to a recent report. The U.S. Public …
Survey: Young Arkansans Want Stricter Gun Laws
In Arkansas and across the country, 74% of young people in the U.S. believe gun violence is a problem, and 60% want to see stricter gun laws…
AR Addresses Rising Demand for College Mental Health Services
In Arkansas and across the country, student mental health has been the focus of increased attention on campuses. A recent report from the College …
Report: Arkansas Ranks 43rd in Child Well-Being
A new report found Arkansas consistently ranks toward the lowest 10 states for child well-being. The annual Kids Count Data Book from the Annie E…
Helping Arkansas Foster Youth Succeed as Adults
May is National Foster Care Month and in Arkansas, the number of foster youths near adulthood has dropped slightly, according to a new report…
Group Urges Arkansas Schools Districts To Focus On Mental Health Support
May is Mental Health Awareness Month and a national education advocacy group wants school districts in Arkansas to continue focusing on and investing …
Report: EPA Climate Change and Children’s Health and Well-Being in Arkansas
In Arkansas and across the country, children's growing and developing bodies are uniquely vulnerable to climate change, according to a new report …
Arkansas College Works to Retain Black Students In Higher Ed
A new report from the Lumina Foundation called "Level Up" report showed a steady decrease in enrollment and completion rates among Black students nati…