DESE has released guidance on the "Utilization of COVID-19 Ready for Learning Class Size Waiver for Virtual Instructional." For details: http://adecm.arkansas.gov/ViewApprovedMemo.aspx?id=4548
In its Thursday COVID-19 update, the Arkansas Department of Health reported 1,124 new cases; 7,244 active cases; 485 hospitalized, which is down 5 from Wednesday; 92 on ventilators, which is down 1 from Wednesday; deaths added today, 15, for a total of 1,384.
In its report submitted to Governor Hutchinson today, the AR Computer Science and Cybersecurity Task Force recommends the state add a requirement for a computer-science credit in order to graduate from high school. Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WRthOezhT6Y
Governor Hutchinson will hold a news conference at 10 a.m. today to release the Arkansas Computer Science and Cybersecurity Task Force Report. The news conference will be live-streamed here: https://www.youtube.com/c/GovernorAsaHutchinson/live
DESE Launches Statewide Virtual Cyber Training for District & School Technology Staff. For details: http://adecm.arkansas.gov/ViewApprovedMemo.aspx?Id=4546
AAEA is proud of our corporate partnership with @Imaginelearning to help drive #positive student outcomes in #literacy and #math in AR. More details about our #learning solutions: imaginelearning.com.
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
Preliminary carryover balances of remaining federal funds for the 20-21 school year for federal funds have been posted to the DESE School Funding section at: http://dese.ade.arkansas.gov/divisions/fiscal-and-administrative-services/lea-federal-funding/carryover-allotment-balances
Congratulations to the Bernice Young ES in Springdale, Jefferson ES in LRSD, Crawford ES in Russellville, and Eudora ES in the Lakeside SD (Chicot County) - 2020 National Blue Ribbon Schools!
In its Wednesday's COVID update, the ADH reported 982 new cases; 6,777 active cases; 468 hospitalized, which is up 9 from Tuesday; 90 on ventilators, which is up 2 from Tuesday; deaths added today, 20, for a total of 1,229.
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
Today's update on COVID: The ADH reported 616 new cases; 6,706 active cases; 447 hospitalized, up 35 from Sunday; 97 on ventilators, up 12 from Sunday; 15 deaths added today for a total of 1,197; a total of 76,364 cases; 66,934 recoveries.
DESE announces PLC Webinar: What is your mission and vision? For more details: http://adecm.arkansas.gov/ViewApprovedMemo.aspx?id=4540
Congratulations to Mike Poore, Little Rock School District, Arkansas Superintendent of the Year for 2020-2021!
DESE has modified the reporting timeline for certain student health screenings in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. The new reporting timeline is effective for 20-21 & will remain in effect thereafter. For more details: http://adecm.arkansas.gov/ViewApprovedMemo.aspx?id=4539
Governor Hutchinson will provide an update to media this Wednesday afternoon at 1:30 from Batesville regarding Arkansas’ COVID-19 response. The news conference will be live-streamed here: https://www.youtube.com/c/GovernorAsaHutchinson/live
Watch Tuesday afternoon's COVID-19 update by Governor Hutchinson here. https://www.myarkansaspbs.org/arcan/events/archived_events_folder/httpswww.myarkansaspbs.orgarcaneventsarchived_events_folderseptember_15_covid-19_update_by_governor_asa_hutchinson-160175
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
Teachers have the opportunity to join a cohort of educators across the state in earning their High Reliability Teacher (HRT) Certification. This cohort of teachers will begin November 10, 2020. For additional details: http://adecm.arkansas.gov/ViewApprovedMemo.aspx?Id=4535
Watch Friday afternoon's COVID-19 update by Governor Hutchinson here.
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