
September 22, 2021
Congratulations to the four Arkansas schools named 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools! Learn more at https:// bit.ly/2W0oVKZ . #ARStudentFocused

September 20, 2021
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, which is the focus of the DESE School-Based Mental Health unit’s September newsletter. To access the newsletter, go to https:// bi...

September 20, 2021
The latest G.U.I.D.E. for Life podcast features 2021 Arkansas Teacher of the Year Susanna Post, who shares her experiences as an ALE teacher and the importance of empathy and buil...

September 15, 2021
Just a reminder that FREE Praxis tutoring is available. Learn more at https:// bit.ly/3BuaTjG . #TeachArkansas

September 13, 2021
The R&T Ambassador Academy is back! Sign up to learn more about state data tools such as Triand, My School Info, and SmartData. Participants will also learn about the Arkansas Dig...

September 13, 2021
Schools: Don’t miss this opportunity to apply for National School Lunch Program Equipment Assistance Grants! Learn more at https:// bit.ly/3jXSwOm .

September 13, 2021
Just a reminder: Free online math, AP exam, and ACT/SAT prep tutoring is available to middle-school and high-school students! Learn more at https:// bit.ly/3C0jzi1 . #ARStudentF...

September 8, 2021
The September edition of the R.I.S.E. Arkansas newsletter is available at https://bit.ly/3n1KyFM . #RISEArkansas

September 1, 2021
To help students, educators, and parents navigate the world of social media in a safe and productive manner, ADE launched its Social Media Awareness Campaign (SMACtalk) for the 20...

September 1, 2021
Join us as Amber Moss, a music teacher at the Lakeside School District in Hot Springs, shares her passion for cultivating emotional resilience in her students through social emoti...

September 1, 2021
#SMACtalkAR presents "CYBERWISE" by Mr. Steve, The Music Man. Listeners of all ages can enjoy this fun video featuring online safety tips. Learn more at http:// smactalk.info/c...

August 23, 2021
Did you know that in most instances, motorists traveling in the opposite direction of a stopped school bus must also stop when approaching the bus? Remember: Flashing Red. Kids Ah...

August 18, 2021
Dr. Laura Bakosh shares the benefits of mindfulness for students and teachers and how consistent mindfulness practices can have a positive impact on academic outcomes. Check out ...

August 16, 2021
Wishing teachers, administrators, and students across Arkansas a SAFE and happy Back-to-School week.

August 16, 2021
With school starting this week for many students around the state, we want to remind motorists that it is illegal to pass a stopped school bus when its red lights are flashing, as...

August 12, 2021
An average AR school year = 178 days. When our students can’t safely attend school, they miss so many opportunities to learn and grow. Help our students return to in-person learni...

August 10, 2021
Click the link below to take the survey: https://uark.qualtrics.com/jfe...

August 9, 2021
A new school year begins in a few days. AR students & teachers are eager to return to their classrooms, but they need your help! Get your COVID vaccination so AR can have a safe &...

August 2, 2021
We hope you enjoyed the Summer SMACtalk Calendar highlighting activities from our first year! It's not too late to start having those conversations with your teachers, parents, an...

July 26, 2021
DESE and ArkansasIDEAS will host streaming professional development sessions for arts educators at 8:30 a.m. July 27 (visual art course ID STR22910) and 9 a.m. August 3 (dance cou...