ON OUR WAY T O L E A D I N G T H E N A T I O N I N   S T U D E N T - F O C U S E D E D U C A T I O N I N 2 0 1 8 .

Computer Science Arkansas was the first state to bring computer science to every student in the state. As of now, 11 other states have followed Arkansas' example. Our students are learning to code and use virtual reality to solve real-world problems. Read more: http://bit.ly/2DHAXvj. 

School Facilities Arkansas was recently recognized by School Dude for being a model state when it comes to being proactive in keeping our schools safe, secure, and ready to withstand natural disasters. ADE team member Terry Granderson received the National School Plant Management Association's Pat Cochran Memorial Award for his leadership and work, whichhas made a model for other states.

School Nutrition is bringing a decline in childhood obesity to our Arkansas students.  Our team was recognized by the National School Nutrition Association for the work being done through the National School Lunch Program and Fresh Fruits and Vegetables program. Many schools are now offering freebreakfast and lunch to all students in the building. Read the full study here: http://bit.ly/2FpcbUs. 

Teacher Leadership  Novice teachers in Arkansas have been among the first inthe nation to earn Beginning to Teach micro-credentials offered by Digital Promise through the BloomBoard platform.  See the list of micro-credentials here: http://bit.ly/2mD6LsM.

ESSA Following the Fordham Institute's review of state ESSA plans, it was said that other states should follow the example Arkansas is setting through its student- focused work. Read the details of the Fordham review here: http://bit.ly/2B7vBX9. Read Arkansas' ESSA plan: http://bit.ly/2Gs7gy8. 

Nationally-recognized schools by U.S. News with 82 Arkansas schools honored in the 2017 Best High Schools Report. Read about them here: http://bit.ly/2G6fnSc. 

"What we are seeing

across the state are

teachers and school

leaders empowered to

unleash their creativity

to develop tremendous

learning opportunities

for students. We are

moving from schools

designed for adults to

learning environments

that are designed for

students."

Commissioner Key