Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! AAEA wishes to thank our teachers for their dedication to helping students learn, grow, and succeed! #ThankATeacher #TeacherAppreciationWeek

Congratulations to Jeremy Bell, Arkadelphia School District, Arkansas' Federal Coordinator of the Year for 2024! #AAFC #The_AAEA

Arkansas federal coordinators at the 2024 AAFC spring conference, 'Unleashing Federal Funds for Student Success.' #AAFC #The_AAEA

Today, the U.S. Department of Education announced its 2024 school, district, and postsecondary sustainability award winners. In Arkansas, the Batesville School District was honored as a U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools District Sustainability Awardee!

SWAEC superintendents enjoyed updates from Dennis Copeland, director of AR Rural Ed Association, and Dr. Mike Hernandez, director of AAEA, during our April board meeting.

Secure your spot at the AAEA & ASBA Joint Leadership Conference before April 23 to enjoy early bird rates! Agenda, Details, & Registration: arsba.org/article/1508891

The afternoon ASPMA class is 'Maximizing Roof Performance: Understanding Issues, Maintenance, and Solutions.' Thanks to the Arch Ford Co-op staff for hosting today's classes. #ASPMA #The_AAEA

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School Plant Mangers attending a class on risk management as part of the Certified Facility Director program. On-site at the Arch Ford Cooperative and via zoom. #ASPMA #The_AAEA

AAEA is proud to be in Monticello today at the Southeast Education Service Cooperative for their monthly board meeting. The Co-op provides essential services to 15 school districts in the area.

Congratulations to Molly Davis, Elmwood Middle School in Rogers, the 2024 Arkansas' Middle Level Principal of the Year! #AAMLA The_AAEA

Congratulations to Amanda Turner-Sanders, Jonesboro Leadership Magnet School, Arkansas' 2024 Elementary School Principal of the Year! #AAESP The_AAEA

Congratulations to Mr. Travis Barrentine of Greenbrier High School for being recognized as AASSP Secondary Principal of the Year!

Opening remarks from AAEA Executive Director Dr. Mike Hernandez at the Arkansas Statewide Middle School Hack-a-Thon being held at the State Capitol. The_AAEA

Day 1 of the AAEA Women in Leadership Conference is going great! We had the pleasure of hearing from ATU Athletic Director Abby Davis along with many other tremendous speakers.

AAEA is at UACCB in Batesville today for a statewide meeting of the Arkansas Coalition for Community Schools. #The_AAEA

AAEA visited Clarksville High School this morning. Great facilities and awesome opportunities for students! Go Panthers! #The_AAEA

AAEA is proud to be in Walnut Ridge this morning for the monthly board meeting of the Northeast Arkansas ESC. The co-op provides professional development and other services to 16 school districts in Northeast Arkansas. #The_AAEA

Learning from Ramesh Nagarajan, chief legal advisor, The FCC — Conversation with National Assoc. of Elementary School Principals & National Assoc. of Secondary School Principals principals on technology policies focused on cybersecurity, AI in education, data privacy, and the digital divide. #PrincipalsAdvocate AAESP AAEA

About 75 “Aspiring Principals” attended a session provided by AAEA and led by Springdale Schools Justin Swope, Farmington School District Shannon Cantrell and Bentonville Schools Jeff Wasem.

“Educational leaders have the power to cultivate a culture of literacy and keep both teachers and students engaged in effective literacy instruction.”