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."
ADE 100-Day Report
What's New?
4/10/2023
Arkansas L.E.A.R.N.S. website launched!
On March 8, 2023, Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed Act 237, known as the Arkansas LEARNS Act, into law. The Arkansas LEARNS Act is bold and comprehensive and will transform education in Arkansas.
2/6/2023
ADE launches School Communication Tool on Insights Platform
The Arkansas Department of Education (ADE): Division of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) is pleased to announce the release of the School Communication Tool on the Insights platform. The School Communication Tool is intended for Superintende
10/2/2022
Scholarship Application Management System – Applicant Portal goes ‘live’
The Arkansas Department of Education (ADE): Division of Higher Education (DHE) is pleased to announce the release of the new Scholarship Application Management System (SAMS) Portal. SAMS replaces the YOUniversal System.
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Latest Blog Post
4/18/2023
Decisions, Decisions: Tips on How to Choose the Right College for You
You’ve thought long and hard about it and have come to the conclusion that you want to go to college. But where should you go? What is the best college or university to attend? Should you apply to a two- or four-year institution? How do you make a final decision?
Transformation Savings
Post Transformation., ADE has been able to save $7,696,175.14 in the areas of Digital Transformation (Intranet Apps), Information Systems Development and Human Resources.
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
