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Opening Pathways to Employment Opportunities Through Community-Led Innovation
Opening Pathways to Employment Opportunities Through Community-Led Innovation
Education
Jamie Jutila September 8, 2025
Through the Catalyze Challenge, local innovators are expanding career-connected learning and helping young people build brighter futures
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A large sign shows a new logo for the city of Pea Ridge, Arkansas
Small Towns, Smart Growth
Small Towns, Smart Growth
Home Region
Ana Aguayo September 5, 2025
The Community Development Institute is helping local leaders navigate a rapidly changing Northwest Arkansas
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Five Reasons to Be Optimistic About Oceans Conservation Right Now
Five Reasons to Be Optimistic About Oceans Conservation Right Now
Environment
Teresa Ish August 28, 2025
At a time when oceans face mounting threats, new commitments and momentum offer hope—and a path forward
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Embracing Change and Celebrating Teamwork — A Message from Stephanie Cornell
Embracing Change and Celebrating Teamwork — A Message from Stephanie Cornell
Foundation
Stephanie Cornell August 21, 2025
After an incredible journey with the Walton Family Foundation, I have made the decision to step down as executive director at the end of 2025. Serving in this role has been a great honor, and I did not arrive at this decision lightly.
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On Teachers’ Terms — AI in the Classroom
On Teachers’ Terms — AI in the Classroom
Education
Donielle Lee August 11, 2025
How AI Helps Teachers Build Capacity and Reinvest in Students
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It's not what you gather in life, but what you scatter in life, that tells the kind of life you have lived.
Helen Walton's favorite saying