Arkansas governor unveils outdoor education pilot program to boost career pathways

Unpacked: New grant program teaches students about rural careers in fisheries, wildlife - Northwest Public Broadcasting

Ava Goetz shows Logan Henson how their school's brand new sawmill works. Both students have taken classes in shop and forestry. (Credit: Lauren Paterson / NWPB) Listen https://www.nwpb.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/TWO_WAY_SAWMILLS_IN_SCHOOLS_mixdown.mp3(Runtime 4:40) Read Connor Henricksen:  The Idaho Department of Education wants school districts to create new programs to prepare students, s…

Sanders announces pilot program to induce children to enjoy the outdoors | Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Wednesday announced the Outdoor Education Pilot Program, a partnership between the Arkansas Department of Education and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, to foster children's interest in future careers related to the outdoor world.

State agencies launch new Arkansas outdoor education program

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders discusses an outdoor education pilot program during a press conference on June 4, 2025 in Little Rock. (Screenshot from livestream)The governor announced on Wednesday the creation of a new outdoor education pilot program that will accept up to 30 Arkansas school districts that apply to participate. A partnership between the Arkansas Department of Education and the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, the program will he…

Arkansas governor unveils outdoor education pilot program to boost career pathways

Arkansas is launching a new outdoor education pilot program to help prepare students for careers in outdoor recreation.

Arkansas launches outdoor education pilot to get students outside

Above: Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders in Little Rock on Wednesday, announcing an outdoor education pilot program in Arkansas. Image: Screenshot from conference. In a move to swap screens for streams and classrooms for creeks, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Wednesday announced a new outdoor education pilot program that will bring nature-based learning to 30 schools across the state. The initiative, a partnership between the Arkansas Department of Ed…