by admin | Jul 28, 2022 | Education
Only 35% of Arkansas third-graders met the reading readiness benchmark, according to the 2021-2022 ACT Aspire results. A collaborative effort from the City of Little Rock, the Little Rock School District (LRSD), Rotary Club 99 and other community partners hopes to get...
by Jennifer Glasgow | Nov 12, 2021 | E8 Communities, Health
Patty Barker, Arkansas No Kid Hungry Campaign Director Access to healthy food isn’t a luxury for Arkansas families. It’s a necessity for children’s long-term success. Studies show students who struggle with persistent hunger report lower math scores as well as higher...
by Jennifer Glasgow | Jun 10, 2021 | Communities, E8 Communities
A long-time youth mentor, Coach Larry Clark, Sr. understands the critical need for all children and families to have access to year-round educational opportunities and supportive services. It’s why he founded Life Skills for Youth (LSY) in 2006. Under his leadership,...
by Jennifer Glasgow | Dec 7, 2020 | E8 Communities, Education, Health
When building a house it is best to start with a strong foundation. This applies to early brain development as well. The brain develops faster in a child’s first three years than any other time in life, laying the bricks and mortar of future learning and success. A...
