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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 - Arkansas Council for Military Children Meeting

Publish date: 3/25/2026
Posted by: Communications

The Arkansas Council for Military Children will meet April 2 at 10 a.m. at the Greenwood School District, 420 N. Main Street, Greenwood, AR 72936.
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State Board of Education honors students, MLK Director, and three-year anniversary of LEARNS at March meeting

Publish date: 3/19/2026
Posted by: Communications

At its regular March meeting, the State Board of Education recognized Arkansas students for their national achievements and honored the Executive Director of the Arkansas Martin Luther King Jr. Commission for his recent national accolades. The meeting highlighted the impact of Arkansas’ commitment to strong learning inside and outside the classroom, as well as meaningful community engagement.
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Media Advisory - State Board of Education School Visit

Publish date: 3/18/2026
Posted by: Communications

State Board of Education members will visit Farmington Public Schools Thursday, March 19 at 9 a.m. at 230 South Grace Ln., Farmington, AR 72730.
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Media Advisory - State Board of Education Work Session and School Visits

Publish date: 3/13/2026
Posted by: Communications

The State Board of Education will visit Lafayette County Elementary School at 10:30 a.m. on March 17, followed by a visit to the Lafayette County High School at 12:30 p.m. and a work session at the 1 p.m. in the Lafayette County High School Gymnasium.
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Education Freedom Account Application Cycle Opens for Year Four

Publish date: 3/10/2026
Posted by: Communications

The Arkansas Department of Education is pleased to announce that the application cycle for year four of the Education Freedom Account (EFA) program is now open. This is the second year of universal eligibility for the program.
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