Public education is the bedrock of our nation's democracy. By strengthening our public schools, we strengthen our country. Celebrate Public Schools Week 2020 Feb. 24-28. #PublicSchoolProud #PSW20 www.publicschoolproud.org
The U.S. House of Representatives will be voting on a critical piece of anti-vaping legislation this week. Send a message to your Rep. urging them to support H.R. 2339. https://p2a.co/9nS0hpX?MessageRunDetailID=1385850876&PostID=11889351&utm_medium=email&utm_source=rasa_io
The ADE has released the 2020-2021 preliminary testing calendar. See Commissioner's Memo LS-20-078 for details.
http://adecm.arkansas.gov/ViewApprovedMemo.aspx?id=4317
On February 13, DESE hosted a webinar titled “Key Components to an Approved FACE Plan”. The training was recorded and serves as the primary support for 2020-21 FACE plans and supports school and district plans.http://adecm.arkansas.gov/ViewApprovedMemo.aspx?Id=4316
Our nation’s economic and social well-being
is tied to public education. Supporting public
schools today builds a stronger workforce of
tomorrow. #PublicSchoolProud #PSW20
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At the AAFC/AASBO Collaborative Session on Friday Cabot School District's Aaron Randolph, Melanie Duerkop, Tina Wiley and Paula Russell close the session by sharing how they work together on Federal programs and finance for continuous school improvement.
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Public schools open their doors to every child— regardless of ability, race, wealth, language, or religion. Take the Pledge for Public Schools and get involved at:
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Chelsey Moore, DESE, discussing Family Engagement at AAFC/AASBO Collaborative Session.
Ms. Deb Coffman and Dr.Ginny Stroud from DESE, sharing Needs Assessment Data with Federal Coordinators and School Business Officials at AAFC/AASBO Collaborative Session at Arch Ford Coop. Many on-site and many participating via Zoom.
On or before March 31, 2020, Cohort 1 Districts, Districts proposing substantial changes to an existing ALE, and all new programs must complete a program description. See Commissioner's memo LS-20-079 for details. http://adecm.arkansas.gov/ViewApprovedMemo.aspx?id=4313
ADE: DESE is pleased to announce the third year of the NO LIMITS campaign to promote available opportunities through taking the ACT® college entrance exam. Commissioner's Memo LS-20-080 has additional information. http://adecm.arkansas.gov/ViewApprovedMemo.aspx?Id=4312
For the 20/21 school year, no state funding will be provided to public school districts specifically to purchase a panic button alert system. The current contract between the State and Rave Wireless will end June 30, 2020. http://adecm.arkansas.gov/ViewApprovedMemo.aspx?id=4308
The ADE: Division of Career and Technical Education has opened a 60-Day Public Comment Period for the Perkins V State Determined Performance Indicators including Baseline Data for each. Here's the link: https://dcte.ade.arkansas.gov/Page/PerkinsV
Congratulations to Benny Weston representing Arkansas in San Diego at the National AASA Conference.
Registration for the 2020 AAEA Summer Conference is now open! Register now for your early bird discount. https://www.theaaea.org/article/191696?org=aaea
The newly released, enhanced 2019 School Report Card is now available. The school reports are designed to provide a communication framework to encourage dialogue and to inform decisions within each school community. http://adecm.arkansas.gov/ViewApprovedMemo.aspx?id=4303
National School Breakfast Week is March 2-6, 2020. This is an excellent marketing opportunity to provide students with information about the School Breakfast Program. http://adecm.arkansas.gov/ViewApprovedMemo.aspx?Id=4306
Great to see what students in Arkansas are working toward in CTE programs. Congratulations Bryant Jr High, Searcy High School and others
