Arkansas Department of Education

State offices are closed today in observance of Memorial Day. 🇺🇸 View upcoming state holidays at trst.in/qOWzHp

Teachers shape leaders, ignite passion, and sacrifice to make sure students have the skills, knowledge, and drive they need to succeed. To every Arkansas teacher, from ADE and the State Board of Education, thank you! 🍎📷#TeacherAppreciationWeek2026

The Arkansas Legislature just funded another year of universal education freedom. That means Higher test scores. More learning pathways. Students reading at and above grade level. The freedom to choose whatever school best fits your kid.

3 million Arkansans. That’s who this year’s budget keeps at its center. Next week, we’ll go four-for-four on tax cuts—cutting state income taxes by 25%. The result is a stronger Arkansas built on: ✅ Strong schools ✅ Smart spending ✅ Working families first

I was asked why Arkansas is prioritizing education freedom. Here’s my response:

Arkansas' College & Career Coach program connects students to opportunities through hands-on experiences, career counseling, & mentorship. Career coaches encourage students to find a path that matches their skills and desires. 🗂️📍📚

🌟The debate team from Rogers Heritage High School dropped by ADE last week, along with their teacher Wayne Levering, to meet Secretary Oliva and ask questions about government and policy. 🇺🇸 It was a great chance to speak with some of Arkansas' brightest students!

The Presidential Fitness Test is coming back to Arkansas! And we’re Making America Healthy Again with the #RazorbackReady2026 challenge! 🧵

Arkansas' future workforce was on display at the state #SkillsUSA competition. 🧑‍🏭👷🧑‍💻 Through CTE, students are gaining experience and building the confidence to be #CareerReady.

ADE Celebrates Purple Up Day and Month of the Military Child. 📲 Read the full release: trst.in/nP1eyJ

When I signed Arkansas LEARNS, we prioritized putting career and technical education in every single high school in the state. Today, more students than ever are on the path to a job in a high-growth, high-wage industry. That’s the power of LEARNS.

Governor Sanders proclaimed today as Purple Up! for Military Kids Day in Arkansas! 💜🇺🇸 ADE staff dressed in purple to show their support for children of military families. 📲 Read the full proclamation here: trst.in/HFMA4v

My administration made the largest investment in public schools in Arkansas history. Here’s what happens when we make learning REQUIRED ⤵️

PRESS RELEASE: The Arkansas Department of Education seeks federal waiver for Unified Education Plan. 📲 Read more at dese.link/443556

New survey shows Arkansas ranks #1 in teacher satisfaction with 89% of educators happy in their jobs. We are thankful for our great educators and have invested in them and rewarded their hard work - and it’s paying off.

📢 Nominations for the 2026 Gilder Lehrman National History Teacher of the Year are being accepted until April 30. This award recognizes exceptional teachers of American history. 🇺🇸 If you would like to nominate someone visit gilderlehrman.org/history-teache…

#Arkansas' LEARNS Act is one of the most comprehensive education reform packages in the country. Hear how implementation is going on ExcelinEd in Action's new Statehouse Spotlights episode with host @AshleyDeMauro Mullins and Sec. Jacob Oliva! @ArkansasEd #ARLEARNS #ARleg shows.acast.com/excelined-in-a…

Make time to listen to this convo with Secretary Oliva of @ArkansasEd! The state passed a bold package of policies in the LEARNS Act, and now that implementation is underway, the positive impact is being felt and public support continues to grow!

🇺🇸⭐️ Act 501 makes Arkansas 1 of 2 states with fully-enacted, DoW-aligned policies for military students, making us a leader in military excellence. For #MonthoftheMilitaryChild, we're celebrating new Purple Star Schools & an Outstanding 'Month of the Military Child' Campaign.

On #NationalAgDay, we’re celebrating all the ways agriculture impacts education in our state! 📚🌾🐓 In classrooms, cafeterias, and extracurriculars, students are learning how food is grown and processed in Arkansas.