Communications

Communications

The Office of Communications provides information and resources regarding Arkansas Department of Education operations, events, and programs. The office uses multiple tools, listed below, to inform the public. The office also serves as the first point of contact for the news media.

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For more information, please contact:
Kimberly Mundell, Director of Communications
 Arkansas Department of Education
Division of Elementary and Secondary Education
Office of Communications
Four Capitol Mall, Room 305-A
Little Rock, AR 72201
Phone: 501-683-4788
Email: Kimberly.Mundell@ade.arkansas.gov

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Arkansas Department of Education Releases School, District Test Results

Publish date: 10/16/2024
Posted by: Communications

The Arkansas Department of Education released school and district results today from the first administration of the Arkansas Teaching, Learning, and Assessment System (ATLAS), which replaced ACT Aspire, the previous assessment. Students took the new ATLAS assessments in the spring, and for the first time ever, parents will soon have access to their child’s scores through the parent portal and can begin conversations with their child’s educators regarding supports to elevate learning.
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Media Advisory - Charter Authorizing Panel Meetings

Publish date: 10/10/2024
Posted by: Communications

The Charter Authorizing Panel will meet at 9 a.m. on October 15, 2024, and 9 a.m. on October 16, 2024, in the DESE Auditorium.
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State Board of Education Approves Cut Scores for New Statewide Assessment System

Publish date: 10/10/2024
Posted by: Communications

Last spring, students in Arkansas took a new state test called ATLAS – the Arkansas Teaching, Learning, and Assessment System. It replaces the old state test and is aligned to Arkansas grade-level standards.
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Arkansas Department of Education Presents Recommended Cut Scores for New Statewide Assessment System

Publish date: 10/9/2024
Posted by: Communications

During a State Board of Education work session today, the Arkansas Department of Education presented its recommended cut scores for the Arkansas Teaching, Learning, and Assessment System (ATLAS) exams. The recommended cut scores came after thorough review and input from approximately 200 Arkansas educators.
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Pulaski County Educator Named 2025 Arkansas Teacher of the Year

Publish date: 10/4/2024
Posted by: Communications

During a surprise announcement today at Chenal Elementary School in the Pulaski County Special School District, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and Arkansas Department of Education Secretary Jacob Oliva recognized Jeanie Wilcoxon, a fourth-grade math teacher, as the 2025 Arkansas Teacher of the Year.
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