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Today is Tuesday, August 9, 2022
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Publish date: 8/4/2022
At a special ceremony at the Governor’s Mansion today, Gov. Asa Hutchinson and Arkansas Department of Education Secretary Johnny Key recognized the four educators selected as 2023 Arkansas Teacher of the Year State Semi-Finalists. The semi-finalists were chosen among 13 regional finalists who also were honored today.
Publish date: 8/3/2022
The Arkansas Teacher of the Year Regional Finalists Ceremony; Four State Semi-Finalists Announcement will be held at 11 a.m. on August 4, 2022, at the Arkansas Governor's Mansion, 800 Center St., Little Rock AR 72206.
Doors will open for regional finalists and other guests at 10:30 a.m., with the ceremony starting at 11 a.m. The ceremony will be available via Facebook Live on the Department of Education's Facebook page.
Publish date: 8/3/2022
The Charter Authorizing Panel will meet at 9 a.m. on August 16, 2022, in the DESE Auditorium. This will be an onsite meeting with a virtual option for presenters. Individuals critical to the logistical operations of the meeting will be physically present with limited availability for the public. Individuals are encouraged to watch via live stream. There will be limited access for the public to view via livestream in designated areas within the building.
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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.
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