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:
Kimberly Mundell, Director of Communications
Arkansas Department of Education
Division of Elementary and Secondary Education
Office of Communications
Four Capitol Mall, Room 305-A
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: 501-683-4788
Email: Kimberly.Mundell@ade.arkansas.gov

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Media Advisory - Special Charter Authorizing Panel Meeting & Special State Board of Education Meeting

Publish date: 4/14/2025
Posted by: Communications

There will be a special Charter Authorizing Panel meeting at 2 p.m. on April 14 in the DESE Auditorium and via live stream. There will be a special State Board of Education meeting at 3:15 p.m. on April 14 in the DESE Auditorium and via live stream.

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Media Advisory - Charter Authorizing Panel Meeting

Publish date: 4/11/2025
Posted by: Communications

The Charter Authorizing Panel will meet April 17 at 9 a.m. in the DESE Auditorium.

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ADE Proposes New School Letter Grade Calculations

Publish date: 4/10/2025
Posted by: Communications

During a State Board of Education work session today, the Arkansas Department of Education presented a new proposal for calculating school grades. The proposed formula simplifies the previous complex formula while still emphasizing academic outcomes, annual student progress, and workforce preparedness.

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Madison Williams Receives Arkansas Outstanding Military Scholar Award

Publish date: 4/3/2025
Posted by: Communications

The Arkansas Council for Military Children is pleased to announce that Madison Williams from Bryant has been selected as the first recipient of the Arkansas Outstanding Military Scholar Award. The award recognizes a graduating high school senior who is the child of a current or former member of the armed forces.

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Media Advisory - State Board of Education Meeting

Publish date: 4/3/2025
Posted by: Communications

The State Board of Education will meet Thursday, April 10 at 9 a.m. in the DESE Auditorium.

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