LEARNS: Literacy, Empowerment, Accountability, Readiness, Networking, School Safety
LITERACY •  EMPOWERMENT •  ACCOUNTABILITY •  READINESS •  NETWORKING •  SCHOOL SAFETY

On March 8, 2023, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed Act 237, known as the Arkansas LEARNS Act, into law. The Arkansas LEARNS Act is bold and comprehensive and will transform education in Arkansas.

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 Our Vision

The Arkansas Department of Education is transforming Arkansas to lead the nation in student-focused education.

 Our Mission

The Arkansas Department of Education provides leadership, support, and service to schools, districts, and communities so every student graduates prepared for college, career, and community engagement.

 Our Goals

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PREPARED GRADUATES
Each student will meet or exceed milestones along pathways to graduate prepared for college, career, and community engagement.
2
STUDENT GROWTH
Each student will meet or exceed his/her individual growth annually.
3
PERSONAL COMPETENCIES
Each student will develop and apply personal competencies that promote learning and success in life.
4
STUDENT SUCCESS
Each student will be actively engaged in college, career preparation, military service, and/or competitive employment one year after graduation.
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CUSTOMER SERVICE
The Arkansas Department of Education will build the capacity of each team member to provide efficient and effective customer service that benefits students, respects taxpayers, and serves all stakeholders.

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Publish date: 11/20/2023
Posted by: Educator Effectiveness
The Professional Licensure Standards Board will meet at 9 a.m. on December 1, 2023, in the PLSB Conference Room 105C, Arkansas Department of Education's Division of Elementary and Secondary Education, Four Capitol Mall, Little Rock, AR 72201. This will be an onsite meeting with a virtual option for board members and presenters. Individuals critical to the logistical operations of the meeting will be physically present with limited availability for the public.
Publish date: 11/14/2023
Posted by: Communications
The love of reading is contagious, and learning opportunities abound when schools and communities partner together to focus on building a culture of reading for their students, families, and community. Because of their outstanding school/community collaboration, the Arkansas Department of Education recently recognized seven cities as R.I.S.E Communities for 2022-2023. One city, Magnolia, is a two-time gold recipient.
Publish date: 11/13/2023
Posted by: Communications
The Arkansas Martin Luther King, Jr. Commission is pleased to host an open house event from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. on November 16, 2023, at its office located at 906 Broadway, Suite 100, Little Rock, Arkansas 72201.

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