LEARNS: Literacy, Empowerment, Accountability, Readiness, Networking, School Safety
LITERACY •  EMPOWERMENT •  ACCOUNTABILITY •  READINESS •  NETWORKING •  SCHOOL SAFETY

On March 8, 2023, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed Act 237, known as the Arkansas LEARNS Act, into law. The Arkansas LEARNS Act is bold and comprehensive and will transform education in Arkansas.

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 Our Vision

The Arkansas Department of Education is transforming Arkansas to lead the nation in student-focused education.

 Our Mission

The Arkansas Department of Education provides leadership, support, and service to schools, districts, and communities so every student graduates prepared for college, career, and community engagement.

 Our Goals

1
PREPARED GRADUATES
Each student will meet or exceed milestones along pathways to graduate prepared for college, career, and community engagement.
2
STUDENT GROWTH
Each student will meet or exceed his/her individual growth annually.
3
PERSONAL COMPETENCIES
Each student will develop and apply personal competencies that promote learning and success in life.
4
STUDENT SUCCESS
Each student will be actively engaged in college, career preparation, military service, and/or competitive employment one year after graduation.
5
CUSTOMER SERVICE
The Arkansas Department of Education will build the capacity of each team member to provide efficient and effective customer service that benefits students, respects taxpayers, and serves all stakeholders.

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Building alignment in the statewide assessment system.
Developing literacy and a culture of reading in Arkansas.
Preparing students for success through STEM.

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Publish date: 2/5/2025
Posted by: Communications
The expansion of the state’s Child Care Assistance Program last January to include early child care workers and adoptive parents resulted in more than 2,600 additional students receiving assistance to attend high-quality child care programs. This remarkable increase has led to the program reaching capacity for the first time since 2018. Currently, more than 18,300 students are participating in the program.
Publish date: 2/5/2025
Posted by: Communications
The Arkansas Council for Military Children Student Advisory Committee will meet virtually February 11 at 10 a.m.
Publish date: 2/4/2025
Posted by: Communications
The State Board of Education will meet Thursday, February 13 at 9 a.m. in the DESE Auditorium.

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