Stuart Tonemah

Robinson Researches History of Gifted and Talented Leader in Native American Education

Dr. Ann Robinson, director of the Jodie Mahony Center for Gifted Education at UA Little Rock, is using her research skills to conduct a biographical study on Dr. Stuart Tonemah, a leader of gifted, creative, and talented education for Native Americans.
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The AP Summer Institute celebrates its 30th anniversary during a luncheon with special guests and about 200 teachers. Photo by Benjamin Krain.

UA Little Rock Celebrates 30 Years of Advanced Placement Summer Institutes

UA Little Rock celebrated the 30th anniversary of the Advanced Placement Summer Institute (APSI) with a July 23 luncheon that was attended by more than 200 teachers taking part in UA Little Rock’s third APSI session of  summer 2024. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Celebrates 30 Years of Advanced Placement Summer Institutes”

Arkansas Teacher Earns Master’s Degree to Inspire Son Battling Brain Cancer

Heather High, a second-grade teacher and mother of four from Bella Vista, and her 14-year-old son Elijah have something in common – a love of gifted and talented education. Continue reading “Arkansas Teacher Earns Master’s Degree to Inspire Son Battling Brain Cancer”

Two young children analyze a piece of paper on a table through a device made out of solo cups.

Summer Laureate Celebrates 45 Years

On July 8, UA Little Rock’s campus will be filled with children in grades K-6 who are attending the Summer Laureate University for Youth program, also known as SLUFY. This year’s program represents a milestone as it marks the 45th year of the program. Continue reading “Summer Laureate Celebrates 45 Years”

Lisa and Bill Cumming, a husband and wife team of AP chemistry teachers from Ohio, lead chemistry teachers during the Advanced Placement Summer Institute at UA Little Rock.

UA Little Rock Helps Prepare More Than 700 Advanced Placement Teachers

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock has helped train more than 700 Advanced Placement (AP) teachers during the annual AP Summer Institute. Continue reading “UA Little Rock Helps Prepare More Than 700 Advanced Placement Teachers”