Our Vision
The Arkansas Department of Education is transforming Arkansas to lead the nation in student-focused education.
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.
For more details, check out the LEARNS website!
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.
Good Afternoon!
Today is Tuesday, October 3, 2023
Latest News
Publish date: 10/3/2023
Posted by: Educator Effectiveness
Posted by: Educator Effectiveness
Philanthropist and education visionary Lowell Milken launched the 2023-24 Milken Educator Awards today in Springdale, Arkansas, with the presentation of a $25,000 Award to Hellstern Middle School mathematics teacher Michael Tapee. Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Department of Education Secretary Jacob Oliva joined Milken to surprise Tapee with the Award before cheering students, proud colleagues, dignitaries and media. Tapee can use the cash prize however he chooses.
Publish date: 9/27/2023
Posted by: Public School Accountability
Posted by: Public School Accountability
“The letter grades are of significant importance to families, as they serve as an easy-to-understand metric for how schools are performing,” ADE Secretary Jacob Oliva said. “While we are pleased that a majority of schools’ grades held steady or improved, we still have a lot of work ahead to ensure all students are reading on grade level and are prepared for college, career, and life. We are confident that the implementation of LEARNS will bring improved results this next school year.”
Publish date: 9/26/2023
Posted by: Communications
Posted by: Communications
The Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission and community partners will host several Nonviolence Youth Summit activities on Sept. 28-30 in Pine Bluff. An opening session will begin at 9 a.m. Sept. 28 at the Pine Bluff High School Gymnasium, 711 W. 11th Ave., Pine Bluff. During the session, Arkansas Department of Education Secretary Jacob Oliva will announce the winners of the Pine Bluff High School “I Have a Dream” Youth Essay Contest. A ribbon-cutting ceremony with the Pine Bluff Regional Chamber of Commerce to promote economic development, community service, and a partnership with the city will occur at the end of the 9 a.m. session. Educational sessions for youth that promote mental health, financial literacy, and nonviolence will follow.
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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
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