Ahead of the new school year, Student Contributor Josie Sandlin visited with Milken Award winning EAST facilitator Carman Owens to learn how she implements Artificial Intelligence into her classroom.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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.
