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Emily Scott

Emily Scott

Producer, Arkansas News Service
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Emily Scott is a reporter and producer in Philadelphia. She previously worked at WHYY, Philadelphia’s NPR station and is a 2018 graduate of Temple University and the Salt Institute for Documentary Studies.

Languages Spoken: English, French

Topic Expertise: Public health, environment, politics & policy, social justice

Local Expertise: Philadelphia, Delaware Valley

Demographic Expertise: Communities impacted by gun violence; young people; urban communities; communities impacted by climate change

  • Nearly 100,000 children in Arkansas have tested positive for COVID-19 since the pandemic began, according to state Department of Health data.
    Arkansas Leads Multistate Research on Kids' Long-Haul COVID Cases
    Emily Scott
    Little Rock, AR – A new research project focuses on learning what causes COVID symptoms to persist in children, even in cases that are considered mild. Comments from Jessica Snowden, associate director for clinical research at the Arkansas Children's Research Institute, which will help lead the pediatric portion of the 14-state study.
  • School girl visits skillful doctor at hospital for vaccination . Covid 19 and coronavirus vaccination center service concept .
    Arkansas Community Health Centers Breaking Down Barriers to COVID Vaccine
    Emily Scott
    Marianna, AR - The mission of community health centers to offer people health care where they are may be an important tool in reaching those still unvaccinated against COVID-19. Comments from Kellee Farris, CEO, Lee County Cooperative Clinic; and Dr. Ron Yee, chief medical officer; National Association of Community Health Centers.
  • There is already some vocal disagreement about the Arkansas Legislature's new congressional-district map, which splits the Little Rock area between three of the four districts.
    Arkansas Group Petitioning to Overturn Congressional Redistricting Map
    Emily Scott
    Little Rock, AR – An Arkansas group is taking action against the state's new congressional maps, saying they dilute the voting power of communities of color. Comments from Kwami Abdul-Bey, founder of Arkansans for a Unified Natural State; and Loriee Evans, lead organizer at Indivisible Little Rock and Central Arkansas.
  • Arkansas's Board of Apportionment, which draws state House and Senate lines, consists of the governor, secretary of state and attorney general.
    Arkansas Advocates Work to Ensure Community Voice Heard During Redistricting
    Emily Scott
    Little Rock, AR - Arkansas's Board of Apportionment will redraw state House and Senate district lines, and organizers want residents' concerns to be considered in the mapmaking process. Comments from Loriee Evans, lead organizer at Indivisible Little Rock and Central Arkansas; and Kwami Abdul-Bey, founder of the Arkansas Fair & Equitable Mapping Awareness, Planning & Action Team.
  • The grant from the U.S. Department of Education for Arkansas' workforce training program also covers support services for students, such as day care, transportation and internet access.
    Arkansas Offers Career Training for Job Seekers Affected by COVID-19
    Emily Scott
    The Reimagine Arkansas Workforce Project is helping Arkansans hit financially by the pandemic get back on their feet with new skills – particularly those who have had other employment challenges. Comments from Eddie Thomas, assistant director, Arkansas Division of Workforce Services; and Tara Dryer, senior managing director, University of Arkansas Global Campus.
  • Last school year, 68 out of the 262 public school districts in Arkansas reported not having a single teacher of color on their staffs.
    "Teach Plus" Arkansas Fellowship Aims to Increase Educator Diversity
    Emily Scott
    A yearlong fellowship for teachers in Arkansas kicks off today, and educators who are part of it will learn how to advocate for policy change on a state level. Comments from Stacey McAdoo, state director, Teach Plus Arkansas; and Nelvia Johnson, eighth-grade social studies teacher at KIPP Delta Public Schools and one of this year's Teach Plus fellows.
  • Arkansas True Grass's proposed amendment would have the state's Agriculture Department regulate the recreational marijuana industry.
    Arkansas Group Gathering Signatures to Get Recreational Marijuana on Ballot
    Emily Scott
    Little Rock, AR - After some pandemic-related delays, cannabis advocates in Arkansas are garnering signatures for a recreational-marijuana amendment on the 2022 ballot. Comments from Briana Boling, spokesperson, Arkansas True Grass; and Melissa Fults, board member and treasurer, Arkansas NORML.