ArkansasIDEAS

💙 New Course Now Available on ArkansasIDEAS

Choose Tomorrow: Youth Su***de Awareness & Prevention

Supporting student mental health starts with awareness, connection, and timely action. This new course equips educators with the knowledge and tools needed to recognize warning signs, understand risk and protective factors, and respond appropriately when students are in crisis.

Through expert discussions, real-world scenarios, and personal stories, participants will explore:
✅ Youth su***de awareness and prevention
✅ The importance of relationships and communication
✅ How technology can pose risks—and serve as a prevention tool
✅ Strategies for responding to crises and supporting school communities

The course emphasizes a powerful message: small actions—listening, asking directly, and showing care—can save lives. Building a supportive school culture is one of the strongest ways to protect student well-being.

👉 Find out more at ArkansasIDEAS.org and help foster safe, connected school environments.

📢 New Course Now Available on ArkansasIDEAS!

Unveiled: Daisy Bates and Johnny Cash

Discover the powerful story behind Arkansas’s decision to honor Daisy Bates and Johnny Cash with new statues in the U.S. Capitol. Through this documentary-based course, you’ll explore:

✅ The lives and legacies of Bates and Cash
✅ How adversity shaped their paths and purpose
✅ The role of art and storytelling in preserving history
✅ The significance of representation in Statuary Hall

Follow the journey from concept to creation—and see how courage, resilience, and compassion continue to shape Arkansas and the nation.

🎥 Watch now and bring Arkansas history to life in your learning!

Exciting News for Educators!

As part of the ArkansasIDEAS Arkansas Celebrates America250 PD Challenge, educators who complete the challenge and register for the final prize will also be entered into monthly drawings for small goodie prizes courtesy of ArkansasIDEAS! It’s our way of saying thank you for your dedication and encouraging you to spread the word about this exciting opportunity. Join the challenge today and celebrate professional growth with us!
👉 ideas.myarkansaspbs.org

Heads up!

The ArkansasIDEAS portal will be down for scheduled maintenance on Tuesday, November 18.

We appreciate your patience while our team works to keep everything running smoothly.

Thank you for understanding!