The Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) is committed to transforming Arkansas to lead the nation in student-focused education. You are invited to participate in one of ten listening sessions scheduled state-wide, to learn and ask questions about the Every Student Succeeds Act.
Your local listening session is scheduled for, Monday, September 19, 2016, 5:30-7:30 PM at Southern Arkansas University’s Reynolds Center. Speakers representing ADE will include Commissioner Johnny Key. The event is hosted by the SAU STEM Center for K-12 Education, and co-hosted by the SAU Education Renewal Zone, South Central Service Cooperative – Camden, and the Southwest Education Services Cooperative – Hope.
The ADE invites stakeholders from across public and private education, parents, business leaders, and all student advocacy groups to lend a voice to ensure all students have equitable access to high-quality education. The forums will provide stakeholders general information about the ESSA law and encourage participants to share their ideas on how communities can support quality schools.
