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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 and Military Family Forum

Publish date: 11/25/2025
Posted by: Communications

The Arkansas Council for Military Children will meet and host a Military Family Forum on December 4 at 10 a.m. at the Beebe School District Administration Building, 1201 W. Center St., Beebe, AR 72012.
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Media Advisory - Arkansas Council for Military Children Strategic Planning Committee Meeting

Publish date: 11/25/2025
Posted by: Communications

The Arkansas Council for Military Children Strategic Planning Committee will meet virtually December 2 at 1 p.m.
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Media Advisory - Charter Authorizing Panel Meeting

Publish date: 11/18/2025
Posted by: Communications

The Charter Authorizing Panel will meet November 20 at 9 a.m. in the DESE Auditorium.
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Media Advisory - State Board of Education Work Session and Meeting

Publish date: 11/7/2025
Posted by: Communications

The State Board of Education will have a work session on November 12 at 2 p.m. in the DESE Auditorium. On November 13, there will be a State Board of Education meeting at 9 a.m. in the DESE Auditorium.
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Arkansas Expands Transparency with Redesigned Report Card Website and District Letter Grades

Publish date: 11/6/2025
Posted by: Communications

The Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) today launched a redesigned school report card website, giving Arkansas families an easier and clearer way to see how their schools and districts are performing. The new site reflects ADE’s ongoing commitment to transparency and accountability in public education.
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