The Department of Education Arkansas received a $4,283,214 Formula Grant award from the Office of Elementary and Secondary Education's Rural Education Achievement Program (CFDA 84.358). This funding is used to provide financial assistance to rural local educational agencies to address the unique educational challenges faced by small, geographically isolated school districts. Through this grant, the Department of Education Arkansas delivers a variety of services and resources to support over 40 sub-grantee school districts across the state. Sub-grantees use the funding for activities such as teacher recruitment and retention, professional development, educational technology, parental involvement, and programs for English language learners. The grant has a performance period from July 1, 2024 to September 30, 2025 and is part of the Department's ongoing efforts to enhance educational quality and equity in rural Arkansas schools.
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