Literacy has the power to transform lives and unlock potential. We want to ensure that students graduate with strong reading, writing, and oral communication skills, which are esse...
Listen to the latest episode of the SMACtalk for Teachers podcast at https://spreaker.com/episode/51177147…. Dr. Robin Finley shares her recent dissertation findings based on hours...
DESE is excited to announce the launch of the customized Assessment and Graduation Dashboards inside @smartdatadb. DESE has worked with SmartData to develop two new dashboards to p...
September is Attendance Awareness Month! 𝗥𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗰 𝗮𝗯𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗰𝗮𝗻 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗮𝗱𝗱𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝘁𝘆. Taking action to engage students and families is essential. Learn more at h...
Read the latest edition of the RISE Arkansas newsletter at http://bit.ly/RISE-Newsletter! In the September issue: Hispanic Heritage Month, G.U.I.D.E. for Life, G is for Growth, rid...
Engagement with education is not just for families — it's for the entire community! Check out the latest engagement stories at http://dese.link/enagement-news. This issue includes ...
Everyone has a responsibility to ensure students arrive to and from school safely. This includes being mindful of student safety when approaching school buses. Help keep our studen...
The DESE Office of Special Projects would like to share two PD opportunities for RTI practices with Rich Smith: an RTI Overview on 8/25 and the RTI Tier 1 session on 9/7. For more ...
The DESE is offering an in-depth Arkansas Digital Sandbox training for educators. Choose your location (Rogers or Little Rock) and your sessions (The Ultimate Guide and/or Live Bro...
Governor @AsaHutchinson shares a quick back-to-school message with students, parents, and teachers. Whether you've already started, you headed back today, or you're still preparing...
Help keep our students safe! Always stop for school buses that are loading and unloading students. Learn more on our website at http://flashingredkidsahead.org. #FlashingRedKidsAhe...
Congratulations to Amber Leaton, Stephanie Long, Capri Salaam, and Elouise Shorter! Read the full Press Release at http://dese.link/semi-finalists. #TeachArkansas
Just a reminder: Breakfast really is the most IMPORTANT MEAL OF THE DAY! It’s a GREAT way to start a school day that will be filled with learning, growing and achieving. #Back2Sch...
Check out the latest edition of the RISE Arkansas newsletter at http://bit.ly/RISE-Newsletter. The August issue is getting us ready for back to school with tips about positive affi...
Paper and backpacks and pens, oh my! The state’s sales tax holiday is Saturday & Sunday, August 6-7! Shoppers can purchase school supplies and clothing free of state and local sale...
DCTE Grant Applications are now open for the upcoming school year!! Visit http://ow.ly/ZiKv50K8zKr to learn more about State Start-Up, CTE Innovation, and Non-Traditional Grants. #...
Check out this @ArkansasIDEAS course to get some ideas for family and community engagement as you plan for the upcoming school year! Plus it will fulfill this year's scheduled PD r...
Hey school districts, we've got the updated 2022-2023 documents you've been asking for! Check out http://dese.link/COM-23-001 for more information and links to each resource.
Read the memo at http://dese.link/LIC-22-034 to learn about a new opportunity to participate in a National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Academy! Apply before August 8 ...
Congratulations to the 13 educators who were named 2023 Arkansas Teacher of the Year Regional Finalists! Learn more at https://bit.ly/3o8hWdm. #TeachArkansas