Deadline Today for Adopt-A-Classroom Program
Toby Fitzsimons, a researcher in the Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences, demonstrates states of matter for students at Owl Creek School in Fayetteville.
Today, Thursday, Sept. 11, is the deadline for University of Arkansas faculty, staff and doctoral students to sign up to participate in this year's Adopt-A-Classroom program sponsored by the Education Renewal Zone.
U of A personnel will be matched with a K-12 teacher in one of 27 partner schools. These are schools in rural areas or schools that serve populations typically underrepresented in higher education. The purpose of the program is to expose students to opportunities in higher education and K-12 teachers to up-to-date content knowledge and resources in their field through the partnership with university faculty and staff.
Training sessions are offered for interested partners to review the program and offer tips for success. For more information, complete the interest form available online or contact Smith at 575-3641.
The Education Renewal Zone is based in the College of Education and Health Professions.
Contacts
Heidi Wells, director of communications
College of Education and Health Professions
479-575-3138,
heidisw@uark.edu
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