On May 22, 2019 – Governor Asa Hutchinson announced Johnny Key as the Secretary of the Department of Education as part of his plan to transform state government. Key currently serves the state as the Commissioner of the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE), soon to be known as the Division of Elementary and Secondary Education. He will continue to serve in both capacities.
"Every Arkansan is equitably prepared, supported, and inspired to succeed in school, career, community, and life."
1/27/2021
ADE launches new K-12 Division of Elementary and Secondary | DESE website
The Arkansas Department of Education’s Division of Elementary and Secondary Education: Office of Information Technology (OIT) is pleased to launch a new version of its website.
1/19/2021
ADE Launches Statewide Community Resources | SCR Portal
ADE Launches Statewide Community Resources Portal on ADE Data Center platform.
11/10/2020
ADE launches new web portal for Arkansas Division of Public School Academic Facilities & Transportation | DPSAFT
The Arkansas Department of Education, Office of Information Technology is pleased to announce the release of Arkansas Division of Public School Academic Facilities & Transportation (DPSAFT) new website.
9/30/2021
Arkansas College Application Month: College is for Everyone
What is college? Does going to college strictly mean that you are working toward a bachelor’s degree? NO! While earning a bachelor’s degree and higher are valid educational paths, we cannot forget the other equally valid and valuable routes. Any education you receive after high school is college!
Post Transformation., ADE has been able to save $5,223,763.41 in the areas of Digital Transformation (Intranet Apps), Information Systems Development and Human Resources.
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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