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The Arkansas Department of Education is transforming Arkansas to lead the nation in student-focused education.
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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.
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Publish date: 5/23/2022
The Arkansas Department of Education’s Division of Elementary and Secondary Education is pleased to announce the eight schools selected for the 2022-2023 Inclusive Practices Professional Learning Communities Project. This marks the third cohort of schools selected for the project, which uses the PLC process to strengthen special education services.
Publish date: 5/17/2022
The Arkansas Department of Education’s Office of Computer Science is pleased to announce the winners of the third annual Great Arkansas History Video Game Coding Competition. The competition was open to middle school students, with competitors creating a game around a theme: “My Favorite Arkansas Town.”
Publish date: 5/13/2022
The Arkansas Council for Military Children's Awards Committee will meet via video conference at 10 a.m. on May 17, 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.
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My School Info allows the public to search and compare public schools and districts from across the State of Arkansas.
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