What's New?
6/16/2025
ADE releases ChildcareAR search Portal
ADE releases a new Childcare secure, user-friendly portal empowering families to find licensed childcare providers statewide with smart search capabilities around City, Zip Code, County and star quality ratings.
5/19/2025
ADE Launches AR-APP in Pilot Release Mode
ADE is excited to announce the pilot release of the AR-APP Portal — a streamlined, comprehensive platform designed in close collaboration with OFP and OIT to serve as a one-stop solution for LEA's across the state.
5/5/2025
ADE Launches ACCESS Portal
ADE Launches ACCESS Portal. The Arkansas ACCESS Act is Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ higher education overhaul plan that the Arkansas Legislature enacted during this year’s regular session.
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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Latest Blog Post
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.
Education Spotlights
