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Arkansas Department of Education
@ArkansasEd
➡️ Every Arkansan is equitably prepared, supported, and inspired to succeed in school, career, community, and life. #ArkansasLEARNS #TeachArkansas
Joined March 2009
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    Sign language is for everyone! Let's learn some American Sign Language (ASL) together! Today, ASD's Eddie Schmeckenbecher, director of Student & Family Support Services, demonstrates how to sign the ASL alphabet. #DeafAwareness #Together4AR #EngagementMattersAR
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    Yesterday we issued the following guidance to school districts regarding 2020 seniors: Seniors who are on track to graduate and in good standing as of the 3rd nine weeks reporting period will be considered “as meeting the graduation requirements” for the state of Arkansas. 1/3
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    Due to a politically motivated lawsuit that is delaying enactment of the LEARNS Act, the State Board took emergency action to save the Marvell-Elaine School District or risk further harming students and putting them behind their peers. Learn more at dese.link/Marvell-Elaine.
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    Educators: We know you are working hard for your students every day, but don't forget to take time to unwind too. Read your favorite book. Watch a fun movie. Play games with your family. Do whatever makes you happy. You are all amazing! #TeachersInspireAR #COVID19 #COVID19Ar
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    Thank you Arkansas School Districts for showing care for students in practical ways! A full 90% of districts in our state are distributing some sort of meal service to their students during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to 30% of nationwide schools. #COVID19 #ARStudentFocused
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    School buses will soon be back on the road for the new school year. Commissioner Key wants all motorists to remember that when the lights on a school bus are flashing red, that means there are kids ahead. bit.ly/FlashingRedKid… #2018FlashingRed
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    Teachers are superheroes! Thank you to all Arkansas teachers who are using their superpowers to help shape the future of countless numbers of students! Tag your favorite superheroes of teaching! #TeachersInspireAR #TeachArkansas
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    Arkansas has some AMAZING educators! Thank you to everyone who is going the extra mile to make sure students understand the current situation, encouraging them to remain calm, and keeping them engaged! #COVID19 #COVID19Ar #TeachersInspireAR
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    We are pleased to announce that Dr. Kiffany Pride has been named the new assistant commissioner for the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Learning Services division. Pride will assume her new role July 1. Learn more at bit.ly/2ATuIYk.
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    A teacher in Saline County reacts to answers from @AsaHutchinson tonight on @THV11 with Dawn Scott. #Arkansas #630Central
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    ADE Commissioner Johnny Key appointed Dr. Jeremy Owoh as the Pine Bluff School District superintendent. Owoh, the ADE assistant commissioner of Educator Effectiveness since July 2017, will assume his new role on Monday, Sept. 17.
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    ICYMI: Talk Business & Politics published an op-ed by Governor @SarahHuckabee reflecting on her one-year in office. You can read the full article, highlighting #ArkansasLEARNS as one of many policies she proudly championed and enacted last year, at governor.arkansas.gov/news_post/icym….
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    The Arkansas Supreme Court’s ruling today was a huge win for students, teachers, and education in Arkansas. We are pleased with the court’s ruling and will immediately resume efforts to implement the most bold, comprehensive education reform law in the nation.
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    Congratulations to the 2020 Arkansas Teacher of the Year! Stay tuned for more pictures and information! #TeachArkansas