Starting Teacher Salary
Teacher Salary National Ranking
*Every AR teacher got at least a $2,000 raise
Literacy Coaches
*In Collaboration with AR Dept. of Human Services
Phone-Free Schools Initiative
*To earn a certificate or license in at least one of 18 high-wage & high-growth career-areas.
Community Service
Arkansas L.E.A.R.N.S. was the biggest change to our school system in generations–and it’s just getting started.
The 2024 – 2025 Student EFA Application Portal is now open.
New applicants can log into efa.ade.arkansas.gov, create an account, and begin a new application.
The Education Freedom Account program is a school choice initiative that empowers parents by providing funding for students in private or home school.
New Program Passed Through AR LEARNS Gives $10 Million Dollars in Bonuses to Arkansas Educators.
L.E.A.R.N.S. delivers another promise with the Merit Teacher Incentive Fund | 2023-2024.
Digital LockerThe ADE Digital Locker is a secure online or digital storage space where ADE or school districts can store and manage various types of digital assets and documents. These assets will include documents, files, images, videos (as needed), and more. Digital lockers are typically accessible through the internet, and they provide a convenient way to store, organize, and access digital content from anywhere with an internet connection.
Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) continues to collaborate with the Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) regarding the transition of the Office of Early Childhood (formerly known as Division of Child Care & Early Childhood Education) Program to ADE. Beginning July 1, approximately 200 Early Childhood employees will transition from DHS to ADE. This allows ADE the opportunity to streamline and align education programs and services that support the birth to career continuum.
Licensure Pathways for Individuals with a Bachelor’s Degree or Higher (Alternative Pathways to Licensure). These pathways often allow you to work as teacher of record in a school district while meeting licensure requirements.
"Education is the foundation for success, and, with Secretary of Education and Commissioner of Elementary and Secondary Education, Jacob Oliva, we are ready to transform Arkansas education with bold reforms that will empower every kid to succeed. Jacob’s proven success increasing student achievement and his experience serving in many educational roles will make him an asset to my administration.
Through my Arkansas L.E.A.R.N.S. plan, we will expand access to quality education for every kid growing up in our state, empower parents, not government bureaucrats, and prepare students for the workforce, not government dependency, so everyone has a shot at a better life right here in Arkansas.”
“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.”
