
July 22, 2021
Did you know there's a G.U.I.D.E. for Life podcast? Today on the Summer SMACtalk Calendar, listen to the "Understanding Child Trafficking" episode. Check out the whole calendar at...

July 19, 2021
We are pleased to announce the 2022 Arkansas Teacher of the Year Regional Finalists! The 12 regional finalists will be recognized August 5 at the Governor’s Mansion & four state s...

July 15, 2021
Hey Education Superstars! Hope Worsham, DESE, shared a QR code for feedback. The QR code is a survey for feedback on the summative assessment the state chooses to follow ACT-Aspi...

July 14, 2021
Preliminary test results from the spring 2021 statewide administration of the ACT Aspire for grades 3 through 10 are now available. Learn more at https:// bit.ly/3eexqI8 . #ARSt...

July 13, 2021
It's National Summer Learning Week! This is a time of celebration highlighting the importance of keeping kids learning, safe, & healthy, ensuring they return to school ready to su...

July 12, 2021
This session will start off by covering the basics of the Arkansas Digital Sandbox and end with integrations into LMS systems such as Canvas and Schoology. Sandbox is provided at ...

July 6, 2021
More than just transcripts, Triand also gives educators easy access to assessment information and a wide variety of student data. Learn how you can benefit from using one of the s...

July 6, 2021
"Rise and Shine" starts today! Be sure to tune in to watch educational programming brought to you by DESE, Arkansas PBS, and Arkansas Teachers of the Year! Download your free acco...

June 30, 2021
DESE Research & Technology is excited to offer virtual training opportunities this summer! Visit http:// rebrand.ly/RT-21-022 for more details about the upcoming My School Info,...

June 30, 2021
We are excited to launch the R.I.S.E. Community Awards program to celebrate community and education partnerships that support literacy for all ages! Learn more at https:// bit.ly...

June 15, 2021
Did you start the Summer SMACtalk Calendar this week? Visit http://smactalk.info/summer-fomo to download the calendar and see why student Garrett G. from@grnbrierschools liked t...

June 15, 2021
The latest R.I.S.E. (Reading Initiative for Student Excellence) Arkansas Newsletter is available! Read the newsletter at https://bit.ly/3pIsCz7 . #RISEArkansas

May 26, 2021
New G.U.I.D.E. for Life podcast! This episode features Shavon Jackson, principal at Crawford Elementary School in Russellville, who shares the importance of culturally responsive ...

May 26, 2021
DESE partnered with Arkansas PBS to bring quality educational programming to your home this summer! Students in grades K-5 can jumpstart their mornings with televised mini-lessons...

May 12, 2021
Join Dan Mack, the administrator of the Arkansas State Police Child Abuse Hotline (844-SAVEACHILD), for an informative session regarding how to report educational neglect. Registe...

May 10, 2021
New GUIDE for Life Podcast: Anne Canada, media specialist at Paris Middle School, shares ways to cultivate the competency of mindfulness and discusses how school libraries impact ...

May 5, 2021
The DESE School Safety unit has added a Trainings and Supports webpage, where educators can find a list of upcoming trainings, recordings (when possible) of past sessions, and res...

May 3, 2021
Congratulations to the winners of the Fifth Annual Governor’s All-State Coding Competition and to the teacher named the 2021 Computer Science Educator of the Year! Learn more at ...

April 30, 2021
Make some space on your fridge because DESE Research & Technology has released our final Social Media Awareness Campaign resource for the year - a summer activity calendar! Visit ...

April 30, 2021
Congratulations to the 13 schools and 2 districts selected for the fifth Professional Learning Communities at Work® cohort! Learn more at https:// bit.ly/3xBCTke . #ARStudentFoc...