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August 26, 2020The K-12 public charter school in Northwest Arkansas integrates the arts into core academic courses like science, math and literature, helping students make deeper connections to the material.
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July 21, 2020When the coronavirus forced cancellation of group rehearsals, members of the NWA Jazz All-Stars Youth Ensemble, including saxophonist Ian Taylor, pivoted to find new and creative ways to keep the band playing.
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July 13, 2020Museum curator Allison Glenn found a balance between her professional and personal life when she moved to Bentonville, Arkansas. She discovered a tight-knit community where people look out for one another.
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May 27, 2020Ensuring all entrepreneurs have the opportunity to succeed is vital to a thriving economy. Less than 20% of venture capital is directed to the Heartland. In addition to this geographic disparity, less than 10% of all capital is invested in female and other underrepresented entrepreneurs. The Walton Family Foundation is focused on supporting initiatives that foster a culture of entrepreneurship in Northwest Arkansas.
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February 24, 2020At Thaden School in Bentonville, Arkansas, students learn in interactive classrooms and can take their education on a trajectory that lets them follow their passions. The Walton Family Foundation is working to ensure all students in the region receive a great education at a school that fits their individual needs.
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February 14, 2020What is the essence of a thriving community – a place you’d want to call home? At the Walton Family Foundation, we believe it starts with people working alongside their neighbors to improve quality of life for all. Across Northwest Arkansas and in the Delta region of Arkansas and Mississippi, we’re proud to support those committed to building towns and cities with great schools, vibrant downtowns, diverse arts and culture, access to trails and nature and a flourishing entrepreneurial spirit.
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February 3, 2020April Seggebruch launched her tech startup, Movista, with guidance from University of Arkansas professor Carol Reeves.
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January 29, 2020Entrepreneurs create jobs, foster innovation and build vibrant communities. But to tap into these transformative benefits, the path to success must be accessible to everyone. That’s why the Walton Family Foundation is working with non-profit organizations that support entrepreneurs at every stage of their journey in Northwest Arkansas, from startup to scale-up. We believe a robust entrepreneurial ecosystem improves the quality of life for people across the region.
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January 22, 2020In Northwest Arkansas, Luncher CEO Edwin Ortiz found a supportive community of entrepreneurs eager to help his young company test and refine its free meal-delivery service.
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January 7, 2020Great schools open a world of opportunity for students. In Northwest Arkansas, the Walton Family Foundation is working to ensure all students receive a high-quality education at the school where they can learn best, while giving teachers the freedom and flexibility to put kids first. Because the region’s future belongs to its children, we’re supporting innovators, school leaders and teachers who are creating vibrant and dynamic educational options that meet the individual needs of students.
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January 3, 2020The cities and towns of Northwest Arkansas are connected by a shared history, culture and geography – and community-minded residents committed to improving quality of life for all. At the Walton Family Foundation, we believe that accessible parks and green space, an expanding system of trails, innovative design and thriving downtowns are key ingredients that help define Northwest Arkansas’ unique sense of place.
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December 6, 2019With pop-up and public art performances, NWA Ballet Theatre is expanding dance’s reach to include both traditional and nontraditional spaces, attracting new fans and encouraging artistic experimentation within the medium. The ballet company has performed everywhere from established arts venues like TheatreSquared to parks, public libraries and sidewalks in Northwest Arkansas.
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November 18, 2019In the Delta region of Mississippi and Arkansas, we’re proud to work with talented educators, entrepreneurs and young people who are determined to improve quality of life. Their optimism and resilience is helping the region confront its challenges and create new opportunities for all residents.
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October 16, 2019Ben Lewis believes anything is possible through good coffee. At Meraki Roasting Company in Clarksdale, Mississippi, Ben is providing employment training to young adults working to break the cycle of poverty in the Mississippi Delta.
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September 30, 2019Anja Thiessen calls the Mississippi Delta region "a place of perseverance and grit and resilience." As co-director of Spring Initiative in Clarksdale, Mississippi, Anja works to "empower young people to beat the odds, access the opportunities they deserve, and build successful, hopeful, and happy lives."
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September 11, 2019Mark 'River' Peoples believes in the Mississippi River’s power to heal, teach and inspire. It's why the Clarksdale, Mississippi canoe guide shares the river with underserved youth in the Delta region of Mississippi and Arkansas.
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October 2, 2018In Northwest Arkansas, foundation grantee Artist's Laboratory Theatre blurs the lines between performance and public good with their form of 'immersive theater.' It expands the audience’s role in live theater with original, collaborative performances and interactive experiences. This video showcases their performance of ‘Shelter.’