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1/15/2026
Arkansas Awarded $25 million in Federal Grants to Strengthen Literacy Instruction
ADE has been awarded two competitive Education Innovation and Research grants from the U.S. Department of Education, totaling nearly $25 million over five years.
1/15/2026
Arkansas Awarded Federal Preschool Development Grant to Advance Early Childhood Priorities
ADE has been awarded a Preschool Development Grant Birth Through Five from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families.
1/15/2026
ADE Provides Resource to Increase Mental Health Care Access for Students and Families
The Arkansas Department of Education is pleased to provide access to mental health care, substance use treatment, and social services through Care Solace.
Jacob Oliva
Secretary, Arkansas Department of Education
Commissioner, ADE Division of Elementary and Secondary Education
Arkansas Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders appointed Jacob Oliva as secretary for the Arkansas Department of Education. Oliva began as secretary on January 10, 2023. The Arkansas State Board of Education also selected Oliva as commissioner of ADE’s Division of Elementary and Secondary Education on January 12, 2023.
"Governor Sanders has the right vision to unleash Arkansas education, and I’m excited to get to work on day one to enact it. Education is the key to the future, creating opportunity for all, which is why I’ve spent my career implementing successful early learning programs, empowering parents with choices, and investing in career readiness. I am ready to continue that work here in Arkansas and look forward to working with Governor Sanders to build a bright future for our students." - Jacob Oliva
ADE Vision
"Every Arkansan is equitably prepared, supported, and inspired to succeed in school, career, community, and life."
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10/11/2023
Arkansas College Application Month 2023
October is College Application Month, and we are here to encourage students across Arkansas to consider applying to receive a higher education. There are an infinite number of paths that can lead you to the career of your dreams.
Performance Center
Check out performances from various programs such as Reading Initiative for Student Excellence (R.I.S.E.), Higher Education Scholarship, Arkansas Educator Licensure System, and more.
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