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Communications

The Office of Communications provides information and resources regarding Arkansas Department of Education operations, events, and programs. The office uses multiple tools, listed below, to inform the public. The office also serves as the first point of contact for the news media.

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For more information, please contact:
Office of Communications
 Arkansas Department of Education
Division of Elementary and Secondary Education
Four Capitol Mall, Room 303-A
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: 501-683-3633
Email: rachel.starks@ade.arkansas.gov

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Media Advisory - ARTSA State Conference and Competitions

Publish date: 3/3/2026
Posted by: Communications

ADE Division of Career and Technical Education is joining the Arkansas Technology Student Organization as they host their State Conference on Tuesday, March 4, 2026. Students interested in pursuing careers in technology or engineering will have the opportunity to compete in over 50 competitions, including Debate, Coding, Board Game Design, Music Production, and more.
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Media Advisory - Professional Licensure Standards Board Meeting

Publish date: 3/3/2026
Posted by: Communications

The Professional Licensure Standards Board will meet March 6 at 9 a.m. in the PLSB Conference Room 211C, Arkansas Department of Education, 4 Capitol Mall, Little Rock.
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Media Advisory - Arkansas State Library Board Working Session and Special Meeting

Publish date: 2/26/2026
Posted by: Communications

The Arkansas State Library Board will hold a working session and special meeting March 2 at 10:30 a.m. at the Bessie Moore Conference Room, Arkansas State Library, 900 W. Capitol Ave., Little Rock.
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Arkansas Recognized as a Leader in New 50-State Study on the Future of High School

Publish date: 2/25/2026
Posted by: Communications

The XQ Institute, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization focused on rethinking high school, today released a new study of high school policies in every state. The study finds that Arkansas is leading the way in preparing students for life after graduation.
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Media Advisory - Act 919 Q&A Panel

Publish date: 2/19/2026
Posted by: Communications

The Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) will host a question and answer panel for interested parties at consolidated or annexed school districts and communities seeking to detach.
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