The Division of Elementary and Secondary Education offers podcasts on a variety of topics to encourage listeners to think and grow. Check them out:

Alternative Education in Arkansas Podcast

Join the DESE Office of Alternative Education, as well as experts in related areas, for discussions about alternative education topics of interest.

Arkansas AWARE Podcast

Arkansas AWARE is a project to advance wellness and resiliency in education. The goal is to support districts in efforts to provide mental health care awareness and trauma informed practices. To learn more, listen to the podcast:

G.U.I.D.E. for Life Podcast

The G.U.I.D.E. for Life program, with the support of Arkansas counselors and educators, is designed to give K-12 students a plan – five guiding principles – that they can follow to achieve personal success: Growth (manage yourself). Understanding (know yourself). Interaction (build relationships). Decisions (make responsible choices), Empathy (be aware of others). To learn more, listen to the podcast:

SMACtalk for Teachers Podcast

SMACtalk for Teachers is designed to aid teachers in the practice and promotion of online safety and security. This webpage features our SMACtalk for Teachers Podcast and other useful links. Our podcast will feature an interview with a new special guest every month for each SMACtalk theme. To learn more, listen to the podcast: