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Brookland Students Provide Light in the Midst of Loss

May 05, 2026

EAST Student Contributor Tremaine Slaughter visited with EAST at Brookland Middle School, where three students worked to eternalize the memory of a staff member's granddaughter in a time of great loss.

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Buffalo Island Central HS Breaks Records at EASTcon26

Apr 29, 2026

Following a year which saw EAST at Buffalo Island Central High School receive its fourth Founder's Award, Student Contributor Emma Kelley visited with EAST students to learn what makes the program so special.

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Calico Rock High School Enters Founder's Circle at EASTcon26

Apr 20, 2026

Student Contributor Layla Westbrook shares the story of EAST at Calico Rock High School after collaborating with organizations like the Little Rock Zoo and Arkansas Game and Fish.

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EAST Alum Helps Found Arkansas Weather Network

Apr 13, 2026

EAST Student Contributor Hayden Taylor visited with Blaze Thomas, an EAST alum from Marshall High School who has continued to serve his community through his passion for meteorology.

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Leadershipmaxxing with Maddox Beaver

Apr 01, 2026

Student Contributor Tremaine Slaughter visited with 2026 Lindsey Ball Parker Leadership Award winner Maddox Beaver to talk about his experience on the #EASTcon26 Leadership Team, and what it was like being the first student to serve as EAST's new mascot!

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The OG EAST Student

Mar 30, 2026

EAST Student Contributor Simona Kennedy visited with Jennifer Burroughs, who was an EAST student before EAST even existed! Over the years, Jennifer evolved from student to EAST staff member to career educator.

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A Parent's Perspective

Feb 25, 2026

Student Contributor Layla Westbrook visited with EAST parent Amber Long, who has seen firsthand how EAST has impact her daughter's personal growth and education.

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Techsploration: Telling a Story Through Video Editing

Feb 19, 2026

EAST staff member Keeley Frye shares a quick overview of what students can accomplish through video editing and how they can get started.

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Small Town? No Problem!

Feb 19, 2026

EAST at Lincoln Middle School has forged a deep connection with its local government and organizations focused on driving the community forward.

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