US DOE Announces $3 Billion in Emergency Education Block Grants for Governors. https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/secretary-devos-announces-3-billion-emergency-education-block-grants-governors
Governor Hutchinson & Dr. Smith, Secretary of the ADH, will provide an update to media this Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 regarding Arkansas’s COVID-19 response. The event will be live-streamed here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLJcNdgp2PMEmiqJEoYzqwQ
Great News! The Arkansas AMI PBS/ADE resources will continue to be provided to schools through May 22, 2020. Be looking for an official announcement today.
Join the Teach Arkansas Campaign! #TeachArkansas http://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/divisions/educator%20effectiveness/teach-arkansas/join-the-teach-arkansas-campaign
Governor Hutchinson & Dr. Smith, Secretary of the ADH, will provide an update to media this Monday afternoon at 1:30 regarding Arkansas’s COVID-19 response. The event will be live-streamed here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLJcNdgp2PMEmiqJEoYzqwQ
The ADE has announced the finalists for the 2020 Arkansas Computer Science Educator of the Year Award. Congratulations to: Sean Gray - Marion SD, Brenda Qualls - Bryant SD, Kimberly Raup - Conway SD, John Mark Russell - Bentonville SD, Lauren Taylor, Dardanelle SD!
Governor Hutchinson & Dr. Smith, Secretary of the ADH, will provide an update to media this Friday afternoon at 1:30 regarding Arkansas’s COVID-19 response. The event will be live-streamed here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLJcNdgp2PMEmiqJEoYzqwQ
Updated Zoom Link for LIC-20-013 Recruiting and Retaining High Quality Educators. http://adecm.arkansas.gov/ViewApprovedMemo.aspx?Id=4382
Comprehensive Literacy State Development Grant Request for Applications. Deadline is May 20. http://adecm.arkansas.gov/ViewApprovedMemo.aspx?Id=4380
Commissioner's Memo LIC-20-038. Employees Hiring & Licensure Exceptions for the 2020-2021 School Year. http://adecm.arkansas.gov/ViewApprovedMemo.aspx?Id=4379
Commissioner's Memo LS-20-089 containing guidance for schools regarding COVID-19 has again been re-released with updates. http://adecm.arkansas.gov/ViewApprovedMemo.aspx?id=4328
Register Now for the 2020 School Law VIRTUAL Conference! This year's conference will have an emphasis on mental health. With the current COVID-19 crisis, there is an even bigger need to focus on mental health for our students. https://www.theaaea.org/article/229540?org=aaea
Governor Hutchinson & Dr. Smith, Secretary of the ADH, will provide an update to media this Thursday afternoon at 1:30 regarding Arkansas’s COVID-19 response. The event will be live-streamed here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLJcNdgp2PMEmiqJEoYzqwQ
Guidance for COVID-19 regarding Arkansas’s background check process for certified and classified employees, as well as new hires. http://adecm.arkansas.gov/ViewApprovedMemo.aspx?id=4376
2020 ESSA Waivers for federal funds. The waivers addresses 4 key areas. For more information: http://adecm.arkansas.gov/ViewApprovedMemo.aspx?id=4377
DESE releases TESS/LEADS Summative Guidance in Commissioner's Memo LIC-20-034. http://adecm.arkansas.gov/ViewApprovedMemo.aspx?id=4378
Advanced Placement Updates in Commissioner's Memo LS-20-099. http://adecm.arkansas.gov/ViewApprovedMemo.aspx?id=4375
Governor Hutchinson & Dr. Smith, Secretary of the ADH, will provide an update to media this Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 regarding Arkansas’s COVID-19 response. The event will be live-streamed here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLJcNdgp2PMEmiqJEoYzqwQ
Arkansas superintendents working hard taking care of our students in these difficult times.
Effective today Kroger is limiting the number of people allowed in store to 1 per 120 sq. ft., also hiring more workers at jobs.kroger.com. Also, DILLARDS is closing approximately 200 out of a total of 285 stores. Dillard’s online store remains open currently.