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Fayetteville Schools required to offer in-person classes five days a week during coronavirus pandemic

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Senator John Boozman Tours Rogers High School

Arkansas Senator John Boozman toured Rogers High School Friday (Aug. 7).
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Springdale School District Expands WiFi Access for Students During Coronavirus Pandemic

Springdale Schools are helping students during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Proposed $20M in Cares Act Funds Could Help Emergency Leave for Arkansas School Employees

The proposed $20M from the Cares Act would help teachers & support staff take up to 2 weeks of additional paid leave. https://bit.ly/2XAVpJe
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Proposed $20M in Cares Act funds could help emergency leave for school employees

The proposed $20 million from the Cares Act would help teachers and support staff take up to two weeks of additional paid leave.
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Student says she was suspended after photo of crowded school hallway went viral

The photo shows a packed hallway at her high school in Georgia on the second day of the school year. Many are not wearing masks.
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School district bans students from wearing pajamas while doing online learning

Parents weren't too thrilled about that one, saying the district shouldn't have a say in what happens in their homes.
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Parents not allowed to walk kids into first day of school in some local districts due to coronavirus pandemic

For the parents of new kindergartners, walking their child to their first day of school is a special moment that will be taken away due to COVID-19.
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Parents Not Allowed to Walk Kids Into First Day of School in Some Local Districts Due to Coronavirus Pandemic

The upcoming school year will now be exceptionally hard for one group of young students and their families. https://bit.ly/2PxdrrC
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Har-Ber Band Practicing Even Though They Likely Won't Get to Compete

“They’re so resilient. They’re excited and happy to be able to teach each other, learn and get better,” said Band Director, Jeremy Ford. https://bit.ly/3ijYHbV
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Future School of Fort Smith awarded $1.2 million to expand 9th grade classes

The Future School of Fort Smith is getting some financial help to expand its campus for a 9th grade class.
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Spiro schools back in session

After getting their temperatures taken outside of the building, students entered through the main entrance of the office.

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Fort Smith/Fayetteville News | 5newsonline KFSM 5NEWS | Get the local news and weather where you live from 5NEWS. Covering Fort Smith, Fayetteville, Bentonville, and all of Northwest Arkansas and the River Valley.

Fayetteville Schools required to offer in-person classes five days a week during coronavirus pandemic

Senator John Boozman Tours Rogers High School

Springdale School District Expands WiFi Access for Students During Coronavirus Pandemic

Proposed $20M in Cares Act Funds Could Help Emergency Leave for Arkansas School Employees

Proposed $20M in Cares Act funds could help emergency leave for school employees

Student says she was suspended after photo of crowded school hallway went viral

School district bans students from wearing pajamas while doing online learning

Parents not allowed to walk kids into first day of school in some local districts due to coronavirus pandemic

Parents Not Allowed to Walk Kids Into First Day of School in Some Local Districts Due to Coronavirus Pandemic

Har-Ber Band Practicing Even Though They Likely Won't Get to Compete

Future School of Fort Smith awarded $1.2 million to expand 9th grade classes

Spiro schools back in session

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