We're going to have a mixed reaction because folks in our classrooms are representative of the population. Some are eager to use new technology and others would rather use pencil and paper.

We are following the state's priorities. The less population, the lower down the chain. We're triaging, putting the resources in the bigger cities. Now we have enough resources to handle this end of it.

That's a population that has obviously decided to live there, but still, most have to come into the city to work or go to school. Most of those people who live in those areas like to get where they want to go . . . without stopping 50 times between when you get on and off.

In reaction to Katrina, we wanted to be extremely proactive.

Those folks are our partners. You can get to Fort Smith in about 50 minutes.

The beach population has been light during the week. Plus, we have had flat water. But that is all subject to change.