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.
Gov. Hutchinson will deliver the State of the State address to the 92nd General Assembly today at 12:30. Watch here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLJcNdgp2PMEmiqJEoYzqwQ
On April 6, 2020, DESE requested a waiver from US DOE for federal fund carry-over restrictions, period of availability of funds, Title IV requirements, and the definition of PD. The waiver was tentatively approved on April 7, 2020 with a formal letter of approval expected soon.
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
Ed. Secretary DeVos Authorizes New Funding Flexibilities to Support Continued Learning During COVID-19.. https://www.ed.gov/news/press-releases/secretary-education-betsy-devos-authorizes-new-funding-flexibilities-support-continued-learning-during-covid-19-national-emergency
Watch Gov. Hutchinson's Monday afternoon COVID-19 update and announcement of public schools closing for on-site instruction for the remainder of the school year. https://www.myarkansaspbs.org/arcan/events/archived_events_folder/april_6_covid-19_update_by_governor_asa_hutchinson
Governor Hutchinson announces that Arkansas public schools will be closed (to in-school instruction) for the remainder of this school year.
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
Watch Sunday afternoon's COVID-19 update by Governor Hutchinson here. https://www.myarkansaspbs.org/arcan/events/archived_events_folder/april_5_covid-19_update_by_governor_asa_hutchinson
Watch Saturday afternoon's COVID-19 update by Governor Hutchinson here. https://www.myarkansaspbs.org/arcan/events/archived_events_folder/april_4_covid-19_update_by_governor_asa_hutchinson
Governor Hutchinson & Dr. Smith, Secretary of the ADH, will provide an update to media this Saturday afternoon at 1:30 regarding Arkansas’s COVID-19 response. The event will be live-streamed here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLJcNdgp2PMEmiqJEoYzqwQ
Watch Friday afternoon's COVID-19 update by Governor Hutchinson here. https://www.myarkansaspbs.org/arcan/events/archived_events_folder/april_3_covid-19_update_by_governor_asa_hutchinson