DESE releases School of Innovation Application Process. Intent to Apply Form due by November 6, 2020. For more details: http://adecm.arkansas.gov/ViewApprovedMemo.aspx?Id=4568
In its Friday COVID-19 update, the Arkansas Department of Health reported 1,015 new cases; 8,609 active cases; 590 hospitalized, which is down 4 from Thursday; 102 on ventilators, which is down 4 from Thursday; deaths added today, 20, for a total of 1,665.
In its Thursday COVID-19 update, the Arkansas Department of Health reported 1,278 new cases; 8,424 active cases; 594 hospitalized, which is up 7 from Wednesday; 106 on ventilators, which is down 7 from Wednesday; deaths added today, 11, for a total of 1,645.
Arkansas has received 100,000 Abbott BinaxNOW rapid antigen tests and will receive about 50,000 more each week, Governor Hutchinson announced at a news conference Wednesday. 55% of the tests will go to K-12 schools to be used for weekly screening of staff.
United States Department of Agriculture extends meal service at no cost to students through June 30, 2021. For details: http://adecm.arkansas.gov/ViewApprovedMemo.aspx?id=4566
Governor Hutchinson will provide an update to media this Tuesday afternoon from Hope at 1:30 regarding Arkansas’ COVID-19 response. The news conference will be live-streamed here: https://www.youtube.com/c/GovernorAsaHutchinson/live
In its Monday COVID-19 update, the Arkansas Department of Health reported 654 new cases; 7,839 active cases; 608 hospitalized, which is up 32 from Sunday; 104 on ventilators, which is up 5 from Sunday; deaths added today, 17, for a total of 1,586.
DESE in collaboration with the ADH, has selected four schools to each receive $542,000 over a five-year period to implement School-Based Health Centers. Congrats to Darby JHS in Fort Smith, Fountain Lake ES,
Jessieville ES, and Sheridan HS!
In its Thursday update, the Arkansas Department of Health reported 1,265 new COVID-19 cases; 547 hospitalized, which is up 9 from Wednesday; 103 on ventilators, which is up 5 from Wednesday; deaths added today, 21, for a total of 1,503.
To help districts re-engage students during the pandemic, the ADE is partnering with the state’s ERZs and Graduation Alliance to launch the ENGAGE Arkansas attendance and re-engagement initiative. For details: http://adecm.arkansas.gov/ViewApprovedMemo.aspx?id=4559
The CARES Act Steering Committee, created by Governor Hutchinson to recommend the best use of federal COVID-19 aid, will meet virtually at 3:30 p.m. today. This meeting will be live streamed here: https://www.youtube.com/c/GovernorAsaHutchinson/live
Watch today's COVID-19 update including a report by Dr. Pfeffer on Engage Arkansas. https://www.myarkansaspbs.org/arcan/events/archived_events_folder/httpswww.myarkansaspbs.orgarcaneventsarchived_events_folderoctober_6_covid-19_update_by_governor_asa_hutchinson-160635
Governor Hutchinson will provide an update to media this Tuesday afternoon at 1:30 regarding Arkansas’ COVID-19 response. The news conference will be live-streamed here: https://www.youtube.com/c/GovernorAsaHutchinson/live
In its Monday update, the Arkansas Department of Health reported 417 new cases; 6,922 active cases; 524 hospitalized, which is up 15 from Sunday; 93 on ventilators, which is up 4 from Sunday; deaths added today, 22, for a total of 1,447.
The Joint Education Committee meets this afternoon at 1:30. Here's a link to the agenda. and the webcast. https://www.arkleg.state.ar.us/
DESE releases information for Credit by Demonstrated Mastery Plan Submission including a plan template, guidelines, and rules. Details: http://adecm.arkansas.gov/ViewApprovedMemo.aspx?id=4558
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month. To celebrate, DESE is hosting two events. Details: http://adecm.arkansas.gov/ViewApprovedMemo.aspx?id=4553
The Division of Educator Effectiveness and Licensure announces a new support webpage for virtual educators. For details: http://adecm.arkansas.gov/ViewApprovedMemo.aspx?id=4557
High Reliability School Survey (Level 1, 2, and 3) available October 6th through October 23rd. For details: http://adecm.arkansas.gov/ViewApprovedMemo.aspx?id=4551
DESE releases details and application process for the T-Mobile Project 10Million to reduce internet barriers in homes that impact education. http://adecm.arkansas.gov/ViewApprovedMemo.aspx?id=4552