Workshop helps parents help their kids go to school

Northwest Arkansas Times

As the 2008-09 school year gets under way, the Jones Center for Families in Springdale will host a three-part workshop for parents of students entitled “Going to School.” Parents can attend sessions from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesdays or 10 a.m. t o n o o n o n We d n e s - days starting Aug. 26 and 27. The workshops run through Sept. 9 and 10. - Tuesday, August 19, 2008

University of Arkansas offers senior citizen tuition waiver

Northwest Arkansas Times

The University of Arkansas is offering free courses to senior citizens. - Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Fayetteville School Calendar

Tuesday,Aug.19 Woodland open house,6-8 :30 p.m. Root third grade curriculum night,6:30 p.m. - Tuesday, August 19, 2008

FAYETTEVILLE PUBLIC SCHOOLS : One day down, and only 177 to go!

Alan T. Wilbourn

What a gorgeous day for the first day of school. No monster thunderstorms or other weather disasters this year. It seemed as if everyone took their cue from the weather, since the first day was very smooth, all things considered. - Tuesday, August 19, 2008

Education Brief : Alumni chapter schedules annual ice cream social

The Northwest Arkansas Chapter of the Arkansas Alumni Association will host its annual ice cream social from 2 to 4 p.m. Aug. 24 at the Janelle Y. Hembree Alumni House at 491 N. Razorback Road in Fayetteville. Bring the whole family to this free event In support of “Good Starts … Kind Hearts,” please bring school supplies for local schools. - Tuesday, August 19, 2008