Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts

High School Teams Crowned Best in America in CEE’s Nationwide Personal Finance Competition

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Tuesday, June 6, 2023

At the Council for Economic Education’s National Personal Finance Challenge (NPFC) finals, state championship high school teams from across the United States demonstrated their understanding of the building blocks of personal finance needed to help themselves and all students build a life of financial stability and economic mobility.

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  • At the Council for Economic Education’s National Personal Finance Challenge (NPFC) finals, state championship high school teams from across the United States demonstrated their understanding of the building blocks of personal finance needed to help themselves and all students build a life of financial stability and economic mobility.
  • Following a series of statewide and national academic competitions, students from Adrian Wilcox High School of Santa Clara, California, finished first in the country for personal finance knowledge.
  • Teams from Vestavia Hills High School of Alabama, the Arkansas School for Mathematics, Sciences, and the Arts from Hot Springs, and Andover High School of Kansas earned recognition as first, second and third runners-up.
  • “Understanding the basics of personal finance unlocks a wealth of opportunities for life,” said Nan.

Gov. Hutchinson Highlights School Choice with Official "Arkansas School Choice Week" Proclamation

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Thursday, January 20, 2022

Asa Hutchinson has officially signed and sealed a proclamation declaring Jan. 23-Jan. 29 "Arkansas School Choice Week."

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  • Asa Hutchinson has officially signed and sealed a proclamation declaring Jan. 23-Jan. 29 "Arkansas School Choice Week."
  • His proclamation follows a historic year of school choice expansions across the country, including the creation of a new tax-credit scholarship program for low-income Arkansas families.
  • The governor's announcement marks the seventh consecutive year that School Choice Week has been proclaimed in the state.
  • Nationwide, more than 26,000 events have been planned for Jan. 23-Jan. 29, which marks the twelfth annual National School Choice Week.

Community Nights and Virtual Family Fun Mark Week of School Choice Awareness in Arkansas

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Thursday, January 20, 2022

Family events will include a virtual escape room, a military family virtual town hall and a community night in both Little Rock and Pine Bluff.

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  • Family events will include a virtual escape room, a military family virtual town hall and a community night in both Little Rock and Pine Bluff.
  • In addition, school choice supporters and schools around the state will participate in a "Wear Yellow Day" on Wednesday, Jan. 26.
  • These events are planned to coincide with the celebration of National School Choice Week Jan. 23-29, 2022, which will feature more than 26,000 school choice events across all 50 states.
  • In January 2020, the Arkansas School Choice Week rally drew nearly 2,000 community members.

Lex A. Mitchell, MD, is recognized by Continental Who's Who

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022

HONOLULU, Jan. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lex A. Mitchell, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Distinguished Radiologist for his many years of outstanding service in the field of Radiology.

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  • HONOLULU, Jan. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lex A. Mitchell, MD, is being recognized by Continental Who's Who as a Distinguished Radiologist for his many years of outstanding service in the field of Radiology.
  • As a highly trained radiologist with 16 years of experience, Dr. Mitchell treats patients at Kaiser Permanente Moanalua Medical Center in Honolulu, HI.
  • Dr. Mitchell has been in the position for two years, during which he has aided countless patients.
  • As a physician with Hawaii Permanente Medical Group, Dr. Mitchell is part of Hawaii's largest multispecialty group practice.

Northern Virginia Technology Council Appoints Two New Members to the Board of Directors

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021

"We are excited to welcome Glen and Susan to the Board," said Jennifer Taylor, NVTC president and CEO.

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  • "We are excited to welcome Glen and Susan to the Board," said Jennifer Taylor, NVTC president and CEO.
  • "Their dynamic, forward-thinking voices, and extensive experience will enhance the council's efforts to advance NVTC's mission of accelerating tech innovation and promoting world-class workforce development."
  • "NVTC continues to serve as the voice of the region's technology community," said Greg Baroni, chair of the NVTC Board of Directors and founder and CEO of Attain Partners.
  • The Northern Virginia Technology Council (NVTC) is the trade association representing the national capital region's technology community.

Arkansas, Florida Students to Hear from Space Station Astronauts

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Monday, August 16, 2021

WASHINGTON, Aug. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Students in Arkansas and Florida will have opportunities this week to hear from astronauts aboard the International Space Station .

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Students in Arkansas and Florida will have opportunities this week to hear from astronauts aboard the International Space Station .
  • ASMSA is a public, residential, college-bridge program for high-achieving students in grades 10, 11, and 12 from across Arkansas.
  • Linking students directly to astronauts aboard the space station provides unique, authentic experiences designed to enhance student learning, performance, and interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
  • Astronauts living in space aboard the orbiting laboratory communicate with NASA's Mission Control Center in Houston 24 hours a day through the Space Network's Tracking and Data Relay Satellites .