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The Arkansas Council for Military Children's Military Family Forum will be held via video conference at 6:30 p.m. on September 23, 2021.
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Vision for Excellence in Education and Arkansas Accountability System Steering Committee Meeting - September 21, 2021
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Arkansas Council for Military Children's Military Family Forum - September 23, 2021
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State Board of Education Meetings - October 14-15, 2021
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State Board of Education Meetings - November 11-12, 2021
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State Board of Education Meetings - December 9-10, 2021
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State Board of Education Meetings - January 13-14, 2022
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ADE Data Center
The ADE Data Center is a collection of data systems, data tools and informational reports for educators, policy makers, teachers, parents, school districts, and anyone interested in official data from the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE).
CARES Act
The CARES Act - Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, 2021 is intended to help States and LEAs safely operate schools, measure and effectively address learning needs, and take other actions to mitigate the impact of COVID-19 on the students and families who depend on our public schools.
ESSA - Every Student Succeeds Act
The Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) is a US law passed in December 2015 that governs the United States K–12 public education policy.
LEA Insights
Insights is agency’s one-stop analytics tool. Insights promotes data literacy and data storytelling. Additionally, the Insights tool builds data equity and data culture across the agency.
Licensure & Certification
Find critical information about renewing Arkansas educator licenses, adding areas of licensure, licensing by reciprocity from other states, background checks and more.
My School Info
My School Info allows the public to search and compare public schools and districts from across the State of Arkansas.
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