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DEED Welcomes Coding and Computer Science Career Coordinator
In August DEED welcomed Faye Tanner as the Statewide Coding and Computer Science Career Coordinator. This position was created to develop and improve software engineering and computer science education programs in Alaska, and to partner with programs and institutions that … more
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Alaska Health Warning: Fentanyl
Schools can support families by sharing messages about the dangers of opioids, especially fentanyl.
Fentanyl is 50 times stronger than heroin and 100 times stronger than morphine. Illicit fentanyl is commonly mixed with other illegal drugs like heroin, cocaine and … more
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Alaska Center for the Book Names Contributions to Literacy in Alaska Award Recipients
The Alaska Center for the Book has named four winners of the 2022 Contributions to Literacy in Alaska (CLIA) Award.
Honorees are Alaska State Library director Patience Frederiksen of Juneau, Anchorage early learning advocate Abbe Hensley, state writer laureate Heather … more
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Families: Check Eligibility for Internet Discount Through the Affordable Connectivity Program
The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a U.S. government program run by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) program to help low-income households pay for internet service and connected devices like a laptop or tablet.
You are likely eligible if your household’ … more
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Application Open for EPA’s 2022 Clean School Bus Rebates
With funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, EPA’s new Clean School Bus Program provides $5 billion over the next five years (FY 2022-2026) to replace existing school buses with zero-emission and low-emission models. EPA is offering $500 million through the 2022 … more
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FDA Food Science Professional Development Program Accepting Applicants
The FDA has a Professional Development Program in Food Safety and Nutrition that can be of great benefit to you and your students. The training (held virtually) is based on the Science and our Food Supply curriculum that was developed under a partnership between the FDA … more
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Two Alaskan Students Named Presidential Scholars
Wednesday U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona announced the 58th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars, recognizing 161 high school seniors for their accomplishments in academics, the arts, and career and technical education fields.
Included in the class are Ian … more
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DEED Accepting Applications for Evidence-Based Comprehensive Afterschool Programs through American Rescue Plan Act Grants
The Department of Education and Early Development (DEED) is seeking applicants for a competitive grant for evidence-based, comprehensive after school programs. This grant is open to both school districts and community-based organizations. Grants will range from $250,000 to $ … more
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School and District staff invited to two-day IT workshops in mid-May
Staff in Texas getting hands on experience with computer parts
District and school staff interested in becoming more tech savvy are invited to join librarians, archivists and museum staff in a two-day, hands-on workshop featuring nationally recognized library … more
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DEED Accepting Applications for Evidence-Based Comprehensive Afterschool Programs through American Rescue Plan Act Grants
The Department of Education and Early Development (DEED) is seeking applicants for a competitive grant for evidence-based, comprehensive after school programs. This grant is open to both school districts and community-based organizations. Grants will range from $250,000 to $ … more
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Palmer, Wrangell High School Among Top 50 Finalist in Vans Custom Culture Contest
Two Alaskan high schools have entries which have made it to the Top 50 round in the 2022 Vans Custom Culture High School Contest. The winning school will receive $50,000 for its arts program.
Vans says that the contest created to inspire and empower high school … more
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Public Comment Periods Open on Three Proposed Regulations Changes
A public comment period is now open for three proposed changes in the regulations of the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development. The comment period for each closes on April 28, 2022.
Alternate Assessment Scores
The proposed amendments would update the … more
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Registration for Alaska Science of Reading Symposium Closes Friday, April 15
Registration for the Alaska Science of Reading Symposium closes Friday, April 15.
The Symposium will ground Alaska education stakeholders in a cohesive understanding of the Science of Reading. We will engage in courageous conversations about Alaska’s reading performance … more
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Public Comment Periods Open on Three Proposed Regulations Changes
A public comment period is now open for three proposed changes in the regulations of the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development. The comment period for each closes on April 28, 2022.
Alternate Assessment Scores
The proposed amendments would update the … more
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“Mug Up” Exhibit Opens Next Month at State Museum Celebrating the History and People of Alaska’s Canned Salmon Industry
Entitled “Mug Up” after the cannery term for a coffee break, the exhibition shares stories of Alaska’s cannery crews and showcases artifacts from the canned salmon industry through the lens of the Alaska Packers Association’s <NN> (Diamond NN) Cannery, located on the … more
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HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS SOUGHT FOR NATIONAL YOUTH SCIENCE CAMP
Applications are now being accepted from current high school seniors in the class of 2022 to represent Alaska at the 2022 Virtual National Youth Science Camp (NYSCamp). Two students from each state, Washington, D.C, and select countries will attend the all-expenses-paid … more
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Two Alaska Educators Recipients of PAEMST Awards
Two Alaskan teachers have been recognized with Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching.
Cory Ferenczy, of Airport Heights Elementary School in the Anchorage School District is a recipient in the mathematics category. Jason Daniels, of … more
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Alaska State Council on the Arts Recruiting Arts Administrator to Oversee Indigenous Arts and Culture Programs and Grants
The Alaska State Council on the Arts (ASCA) is recruiting for an Arts Administrator in Anchorage to oversee Indigenous Arts and Culture programs and grants, including individual artist training and strategic program partnerships. ASCA is one of the nation’s 56 state and … more
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State Board of Education & Early Development Meeting Next Tuesday, Wednesday
The Alaska State Board of Education and Early Development will hold a regular quarterly meeting and a professional development workshop on March 1-2, 2022, in Juneau. Both the professional development workshop and the board meeting will be held at the Andrew P. … more
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AKRISE Convening February 25 and 26
AKRISE — Alaska’s Rural Teacher Network —is having a virtual convening for rural teachers on February 25th and 26th, and registration is now open.
AKRISE formally launched in January 2020 to bring together educators from small, rural schools across Alaska to … more
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DEED Launching Alaska Certified Facilitator Program to Build Assessment Literacy
DEED is launching a certified facilitator program for schools and districts: the Alaska Certified Facilitator Program (CFP).
The Alaska Professional Learning Initiative will build assessment literacy capacity throughout Alaska schools. District staff will build a … more
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Alaska’s Reading Playbook Provides Educators Tangible Tool for Improving Reading Instruction
Next Wednesday will be the second of three offerings of an introductory session to Alaska’s Reading Playbook.
The Reading Playbook combines decades of nationwide research with examples and resources developed by educators in Alaska.
Readers will find an … more
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DEED Seeks Feedback on Temporary Changes to Accountability System
DEED is seeking feedback on temporary changes to Alaska’s accountability system for the 2022-2023 school year.
The pandemic has disrupted several components of Alaska’s accountability system. That includes missing data in 2020 and low participation in 2021. Additionally, … more
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Ben Huff’s Atomic Island Virtual Exhibit Now Online
Ben Huff’s exhibition, Atomic Island, will be available online starting on February 4th 2022 at 4:30pm at
https://lam.alaska.gov/atomic-island
Take a virtual walk-through the exhibit and watch Ben’s lecture from the opening night of his exhibit at the Alaska State … more
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Students Invited to Design Artwork for 2022 Election
The Division of Elections (DOE) is offering the 2022 Election Artwork Contest. The purpose of this contest is to commemorate Alaska as more than the last frontier because with a new voting system, we are now a new frontier. More importantly, the contest also helps to … more
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AKLearns Professional Learning & Event Calendar
Nearly every day of the week, Alaskan educators who want to invest in their skillset have opportunities for professional learning.
The Professional Learning and Event Calendar on AKLearns is the brings offerings from DEED, educational partners, and other opportunities … more
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Alaska’s Reading Playbook Provides Educators Tangible Tool for Improving Reading Instruction
Next Wednesday will be the first of three offerings of an introductory session to Alaska’s Reading Playbook.
The Reading Playbook combines decades of nationwide research with examples and resources developed by educators in Alaska.
Readers will find an … more
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Alaska’s Reading Playbook Provides Educators Tangible Tool for Improving Reading Instruction
This week DEED and the Region 16 Comprehensive Center published Alaska’s Reading Playbook: A Practical Guide for Teaching Reading.
The Reading Playbook combines decades of nationwide research with examples and resources developed by educators in Alaska.
Readers … more
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DEED Recruiting: Mt. Edgecumbe High School Director/Superintendent; Statewide Coding and Computer Science Coordinator
DEED Recruiting: Mt. Edgecumbe High School Director/Superintendent; Statewide Coding and Computer Science Coordinator
DEED is currently seeking applications for the Mt. Edgecumbe High School Director/Superintendent.
DEED is also seeking applications for a … more
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Elementary Reading Academy Applications Now Available for K-5 Educators
In partnership with NWEA® and Consortium on Reaching Excellence in Education® (CORE), DEED will offer a joint learning, collaboration, and coaching opportunity that will empower 100 Alaska educators to translate learning into practice within their systems.
The program … more
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Alaska Healthy Schools Learning Collaborative adds "Thoughtful Thursdays" Beginning Next Week
Join other educators and watch and practice a weekly short mindfulness video from UAA Social Work Assistant Professor, Dr. Vanessa Meade, LCSW, and use the remainder of the time to reflect and simply be in connection with one another. The Thoughtful Thursday series occurs … more
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2021-2022 Teacher of the Year Nominations Close Monday!
Nominations for the 2021-2022 Alaska Teacher of the Year close on Monday!
To be eligible, the teacher must have at least five years of experience in the field of education and is an expert in their field who guides students of all backgrounds and abilities to achieve … more
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The Alaska Arts Education Consortium Seeks Nominations for Champions of Arts in Education through January 31, 2022
The Alaska Arts Education Consortium (AAEC) Champions of Arts in Education Award formally recognizes and honors Alaskan individuals or organizations who “champion” the arts in education. These Champions carry the torch for arts education through high-caliber instruction, … more
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State Board of Education to Hold Special Meeting Next Wednesday
The State Board of Education and Early Development will hold a special meeting virtually on Wednesday, January 26.
The purpose of the meeting is to hold a work session and a business meeting. Topics at the work session include an update on the FY2023 department … more
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U.S. Department of Education Invites Applications for Alaska Native Education Program
This week the U.S. Department of Education issued a notice inviting applications for the Alaska Native Education Program. The program will award up to $36 million in new awards that will support innovative projects which recognize and address the unique educational needs … more
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2021-2022 Teacher of the Year Nominations Close Jan. 31
Nominations for the 2021-2022 Alaska Teacher of the Year are close in just over a week!
To be eligible, the teacher must have at least five years of experience in the field of education and is an expert in their field who guides students of all backgrounds and … more
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Alaska State Council on the Arts Youth Cultural Heritage Grants and Programming with rolling and upcoming deadlines
The Youth Cultural Heritage Program (YCH), made possible by funding from Rasmuson Foundation and administered by the Alaska State Council on the Arts, is designed to support organizations and groups that deliver cultural heritage programming to children and youth in … more
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AKRISE Monthly MeetUp for Rural Teachers Next Tuesday
The AKRISE Monthly MeetUp is virtual space to connect, share ideas, and learn from Alaska educators.
This month’s MeetUp will feature Laura and Madelyn Davis, a middle school teacher and daughter from the Wrangell School District talking about amplifying student voices. … more
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2021-2022 Teacher of the Year Nominations Close This Month
Nominations for the 2021-2022 Alaska Teacher of the Year are close at the end of the month!
To be eligible, the teacher must have at least five years of experience in the field of education and is an expert in their field who guides students of all backgrounds and … more
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ICYMI: Proposed Changes to Three Regulations Currently Open to Public Comment
Public comment is now open on three separate proposed regulation changes.
They pertain to teacher certification, participation in statewide assessments, and the definition of world languages.
Written comment must be received by 4:30 on January 26. Oral comment can … more
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Audiobooks, braille, and large print now easier to access for Alaskans of all ages with print disabilities
The Alaska Talking Book Center has long been providing access to audiobooks, braille, and large print, to people with print disabilities, but this year, changes in federal regulations make it practical and easy to certify users with reading disabilities, great news for … more
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Last Trauma-Engaged Learning Session of Year Next Week
Last Trauma-Engaged Learning Session of Year Next Week
Next week the Alaska Healthy Schools Learning Collaborative will hold a professional learning on Compassion Resilience – How to go from Languishing to Flouring. This session on Tuesday will be the last of the year. … more
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Rural Educators: AKRISE Monthly Meetup Next Tuesday
AKRISE was created to bring together educators from small, rural schools across Alaska to collaborate and connect to improve teaching and learning. AKRISE will hold its Monthly MeetUp next Tuesday from 4:30-5:45.
The Monthly MeetUp is a virtual space to connect, share … more
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DEED adds Understanding Homelessness and Dyslexia eLearning modules
DEED is proud to announce the release of two new eLearning modules- Understanding Homelessness and Dyslexia.
Understanding Homelessness (30 minutes)
This course helps educators learn how to identify children and yout h who meet the definition of homeless, the … more
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Staff Wellness and School Health Learning Opportunities
The Alaska Healthy Schools Learning Collaborative continues next week with two sessions. On Tuesday, December 7 the series Listening to Scientists and our Grandmothers continues with “Calming our Nervous Center by Noticing Nature.” On Thursday, December 9, the series … more
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State Board of Education Holding Quarterly Meeting Next Week
The Alaska State Board of Education and Early Development will meet on December 8 and 9 via Zoom for professional development, a work session, and a regular quarterly business meeting.
The professional development session on Wednesday will include a federal COVID relief … more
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DEED invites Alaska educators to apply to join the Assessment Advisory Panel
The Assessment Advisory Panel serves to advise DEED on issues related to the design, development, and implementation of an effective and secure statewide comprehensive assessment system and corresponding accountability and support systems. DEED seeks a diverse group of … more
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Self-Compassion and Rational Optimism training
The Alaska Healthy Schools Learning Collaborative continues next week with one session in the series “Listening to Scientists and our Grandmothers” on Tuesday. Participants in the session will learn about self-compassion and rational optimism.
The Alaska Healthy … more
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Assessment & Data Literacy Professional Learning Series
Alaska’s System of Academic Readiness (AK STAR) gives educators insights that can help improve student learning.
Beginning November 30 and continuing into 2022, teachers, teacher leaders, coaches and administrators are invited to join professional learning sessions … more
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Professional Learning Opportunities next week
Four professional learning opportunities will be offered next week as part of the Alaska Healthy Schools Learning Collaborative.
Next week’s sessions will be in the categories of Trauma-Engaged Schools, Transitions, and School Health.
The Alaska Healthy Schools … more
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2021-2022 Teacher of the Year Nominations Now Open!
Nominations for the 2021-2022 Alaska Teacher of the Year are now open!
To be eligible, the teacher must have at least five years of experience in the field of education and is an expert in their field who guides students of all backgrounds and abilities to achieve … more
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NAEP National Indian Education Study workshop November 15
The National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP) recently released the National Indian Education Study (NIES) 2019 report. The National Indian Education Study (NIES) is designed to describe the condition of education for American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) … more
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DEED Initial FY23 Capital Improvement Project Grant Rankings Available
DEED’s initial FY2023 priority lists of district-submitted CIP grant applications for school construction and major maintenance projects are now available. Priority lists are used by the department, governor, and legislature to determine school construction and major … more
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Professional Learning Opportunities next week on relationships
One professional learning opportunities will be offered next week as part of the Alaska Healthy Schools Learning Collaborative.
On Tuesday, November 9, the series “Listening to Science and our Grandmothers: Wellness at Work” continues with a session on making … more
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Canvas Studio and other Canvas trainings available this Fall
Are you taking advantage of free opportunities to learn how to get the most of Canvas for your classroom? Two professional development series are available for you this fall.
Canvas Studio is a media tool that allows students and instructors to create, share and … more
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Professional Learning Opportunities next week include new tools for Trauma Engaged Schools and common chronic disease management
Two professional learning opportunities will be offered next week as part of the Alaska Healthy Schools Learning Collaborative.
On Tuesday, November 2, staff from the Alaska Association of School Boards and DEED will present new resources that have been developed as … more
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Next Friday deadline to nominate Presidential Scholars and CTE Presidential Scholars
The Department of Education and Early Development is seeking applications for both the 2022 Presidential Scholars and CTE Presidential Scholars programs. The state may nominate up to 10 male and 10 female high school seniors who exhibit exemplary academic achievement, and … more
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Professional Learning Opportunities for next week examine roles of sleep and relationships in wellbeing
Two professional learning opportunities will be offered next week as part of the Alaska Healthy Schools Learning Collaborative.
The first session in a series of six titled “Listening to Scientists and our Grandmothers: Wellness at Work” will be held on Tuesday, … more
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ACPE seeking input for modernizing and improving the Alaska Performance Scholarship
Since 2011, the Alaska Performance Scholarship (APS) has rewarded Alaska students who excel in high school with over $88 million in scholarships to help defray the cost of in-state postsecondary education.
Ensuring Alaska students have consistent and equitable access to … more
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Department of Education and Early Development and the Alaska Division of Public Health are happy to launch our “NEW” professional development series.
The series sessions will cover a broad range of school health and wellness topics for school staff. Throughout the school year virtual sessions (recorded) will be held covering such topics as: Mental Health, Staff Wellness, School Health, Trauma-Engaged Practice, School … more
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Bree’s Law Education available, training upcoming on October 19
In honor of October being Domestic Violence Awareness Month, DEED is pleased to announce that Bree’s Law Education, the state authored student training to support districts with the implementation of the Alaska Safe Children’s Act in grades 7-12, is available to all school … more
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Beyond the Bell book study “Culturally Proficient Coaching” begins next week
Join educators from across the state in a book study of “Culturally Proficient Coaching: Supporting Educators to Create Equitable Schools.” This book study runs from October 14 through November 18 and is hosted by the Region 16 Comprehensive Center and SERRC. Beyond the … more
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Alaska Poetry Out Loud registration now open
The Juneau Arts & Humanities Council, Alaska State Council on the Arts, National Endowment for the Arts and the Poetry Foundation present Poetry Out Loud™ in partnership. This national arts education program encourages the study of great poetry by offering free … more
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Code.org offering free virtual PD for K-5 educators
This Code.org Virtual PD is for all K-5 educators, whether you are serving students in-person or online.
Code.org's Computer Science Fundamentals is a web-based curriculum and does not require any additional software to be added to devices. It includes "plugged" and " … more
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Professional Teaching Practices Commission meeting next Thursday
The Professional Teaching Practices Commission will meet virtually via Zoom on Thursday October 7, 2021, and if necessary, continue Friday October 8, 2021. The Commission plans to consider disciplinary actions against certificate holders, to conduct administrative reviews, … more
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REL Report: State-Funded Preschool in Alaska
A new REL Northwest report on Alaska’s Pre-Elementary Grants (PEGs) found participation in this state-funded preschool program was positively related to kindergarten readiness, English language proficiency, attendance, and math assessment scores.
Created in 2016, PEGs … more
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DEED Seeking Input Regarding Range Achievement Level Descriptors for the New Alaska Innovative Assessment System
DEED is recruiting educators to provide input regarding Range Achievement Level Descriptors (RALDs) for the new Alaska Innovative Assessment System based on the Alaska ELA and Mathematics Standards. The virtual meeting will be held via Zoom on October 12 - 15. Educators … more
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Final Canvas “Back to School” Workshop next week
The final back-to-school Canvas training workshop for teachers will be held on September 30 at 4 p.m..
This work shop is “Utilizing Canvas Offline – Best Practices When Going Off-Grid.”
To attend this free training, please register here. more
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K-5 Computer Science Summit, Alaska Breakout next Thursday
Next Thursday, September 22, CS is Elementary is hosting a national summit for K-5 computer science education. The 1-hour event will split into two half, with the first 30 minutes including lightning rounds on how every elementary school can start or enhance computer … more
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DEED Seeking Input Regarding Range Achievement Level Descriptors for the New Alaska Innovative Assessment System
DEED is recruiting educators to provide input regarding Range Achievement Level Descriptors (RALDs) for the new Alaska Innovative Assessment System based on the Alaska ELA and Mathematics Standards. The virtual meeting will be held via Zoom on October 12 - 15. Educators … more
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Beyond the Bell book study “Culturally Proficient Coaching” begins next month
Join educators from across the state in a book study of “Culturally Proficient Coaching: Supporting Educators to Create Equitable Schools.” This book study runs from October 14 through November 18 and is hosted by the Region 16 Comprehensive Center and SERRC. Beyond the … more
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Free 1-Hour Canvas workshops for teachers continue next week
Want to learn more about how to better leverage Canvas?
Free back-to-school workshops are now underway and continue through September.
Two sessions will be held next week. The session on Wednesday, September 15 is Gradebook and Speedgrader. The session on … more
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Anchorage’s Fairview Elementary to be renamed honoring district’s first black teacher and principal
This week the Anchorage School Board voted unanimously to rename Fairview Elementary School to honor Dr. Etheldra Davis, who died in November with complications from COVID-19.
Davis was the first black teacher in the Anchorage School District when she began teaching in 1 … more
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School Safety Tools including anonymous reporting available to districts for free
SERRC is partnering with STOPit Solutions, one of the nation’s leading experts in school safety, to bring its Anonymous Reporting System (ARS) and SEL & Compliance Training Center (SCTC) to 65,000 students across Alaska for three years at no cost. STOPit delivers their … more
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Free 1-Hour Canvas workshops for teachers continue next week
Want to learn more about how to better leverage Canvas?
Free back-to-school workshops are now underway and continue through September.
Two sessions will be held next week. The session on Wednesday, September 8 is Canvas Basics – Getting Started with Best … more
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Nominate Students for Presidential Scholars and CTE Presidential Awards Programs
The Department of Education and Early Development is seeking applications for both the 2022 Presidential Scholars and CTE Presidential Scholars programs. The state may nominate up to 10 male and 10 female high school seniors who exhibit exemplary academic achievement, and … more
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Free 1-Hour Canvas workshops for teachers continue next week
Want to learn more about how to better leverage Canvas?
Free back-to-school workshops are now underway and continue through September.
Two sessions will be held next week. The session on Wednesday, September 1 is Communication Tools for Engagement. The session on … more
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State Board of Education advances Mt. Edgecumbe land sale, Eagle Academy Charter School expansion, and approves other business
Jennifer Arseneau, Manager of Education and Public Programs at the University of Alaska’s Museum of the North speaks to State Board of Education and Early Development members and DEED staff on August 25, 2021.
This week the State Board of Education and Early Development … more
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2021 PAEMST Award Nominees
The Department of Education and Early Development would like to congratulate the five Alaskan educators nominated and selected as finalist for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
According to the PAEMST Organization, the “ … more
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Free 1-Hour Canvas workshops available to teachers and administrators
Want to learn more about how to better leverage Canvas?
Free back-to-school workshops are now underway and continue through September. There are session topics tailored to both teachers and administrators.
See the full session list and register here. more
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State Board of Education to meet in Fairbanks next week
The Alaska State Board of Education and Early Development will meet August 23-25 in Fairbanks for professional development, work sessions, and a regular quarterly business meeting.
Topics on the agenda include Mt. Edgecumbe High School land sale, Charter School … more
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How to leverage SLED resources for the new school year: Important tips for librarians and educators
All of the purchased and free resources made available by SLED can be found at https://lam.alaska.gov/databases/a_z . Some are available from the SLED front page (sled.alaska.edu) and some are on other pages. Except for Live Homework Help, you are welcome to put direct … more
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Aug. 16 School Health ECHO designed specifically for teachers
Each Monday afternoon, the Alaska Division of Public Health offers timely information on COVID-19 for school administrators, staff and board members across Alaska via ZOOM. The next School Health ECHO on August 16 is being designed specifically for teachers.
In … more
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IRS seeks assistance to ensure delivery of Advance Child Tax Credit payments
The IRS began depositing Advance Child Tax Credits Payments to parents’ bank accounts on July 15. For many eligible individuals, receiving the payment required no action. However, parents with bank accounts not known to the IRS, those who have not earned enough to pay … more
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Explore the colorful world of children’s book art by hosting “Illustrating Alaska” Pop-Up Exhibit at your library or school
Explore the colorful and intriguing process of children’s book illustration by hosting “Illustrating Alaska: Artists Making Children’s Books.”
The pop-up exhibit highlights the work of Alaskan illustrators Jim Fowler, Evon Zerbetz, Mitchell Watley, and Caldecott winner … more
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Lessons from Mississippi show impact of K-3 Reading Policy on student achievement
Tuesday Dr. Carey Wright, State Superintendent of Education for Mississippi, and Dr. Kymymona Burk, Policy Director for Early Literacy at ExcelinEd testified before a joint meeting of the House and Senate Education Committees.
Their presentations outlined how Mississippi … more
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CDC Revises Mask Guidance, Including Changes for K-12 Schools
This week the CDC revised its guidance for K-12 schools.
In Alaska, decisions on mitigation efforts in schools will continue to be made at the local level. DEED and DHSS are providing information and resources to school districts and communities to support local decision- … more
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Olympic aspirations started early with encouragement from P.E. teacher
Seward swimmer Lydia Jacoby has united Alaska with pride after her stunning gold medal win in the women’s 100 meter breaststroke. The story of the 17-year-old rising senior has captivated people across the country.
The only other Alaskan competing in the Tokyo Olympics is … more
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Students and community leaders ceremoniously break ground on new Houston High School
Thursday students and community leaders ceremoniously broke ground on the new Houston High School in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District.
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake on Nov. 30, 2018 severely damaged the Houston Middle School. Subsequently, around 380 middle … more
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New episodes for TV series At the APK
The State Library, Archives and Museums partners with KTOO to film public programs at the Andrew P. Kashevaroff Building (APK.) We have added five new shows to At the APK recently, based on State Museum exhibits held in the building.
Illustrating Alaska with Sarah Asper- … more
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CDC updates guidance for COVID-19 prevention in K-12 schools
Friday, July 9, 2021, the CDC updated its Guidance for COVID-19 Prevention in K-12 Schools.
Some of the changes to the guidance include:
Revised to emphasize the COVID-19 prevention strategies most important for in-person learning for K-12 schools.
Updated to align … more
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US Dept. of Education proposes new priorities and definitions for competitive grant applications
This week the U.S. Department of Education isssused notice of new proposed proposed six new priorities and related defintions for use in discretionary grant programs. The public is invited to comment on the proposed rule through July 31.
The following are the Secretary’s … more
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DEED submits ARP State Plan to U.S. Department of Education
On Friday, June 18th, DEED submitted the State Plan for the American Rescue Plan Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief Fund to the U.S. Department of Education.
The ARP Act provides an additional $122 billion for the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency … more
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Alaska’s Pandemic EBT program approved to help feed over 70,000 Alaska children
This month the U.S. Department of Agriculture approved Alaska’s plan for the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT) program to reimburse families with children in schools and child care for missed nutrition services due to school closures and reduced in-person … more
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State Board of Education adopts changes to English language learner standards, Mount Edgecumbe High School credit requirements
Thursday the Alaska State Board of Education and Early Development voted to adopt regulation changes regarding the assessment of English language learners, exit criteria for English learners, and updated English language proficiency standards.
The updated standards, … more
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State Board of Education to hold quarterly meeting and professional development workshop next week
The Alaska State Board of Education and Early Development will hold a regular quarterly meeting and a professional development workshop on June 9-10 via Zoom.
Topics at the professional development session include a presentation regarding the UAS teacher preparation … more
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DEED releases comprehensive COVID Relief Funding guide, state activity suggestion form
This week DEED releases a comprehensive guide for districts on the three federal COVID relief funds.
The document includes things to consider, resources, and possible allowable activities.
The COVID Relief Funding Guidelines can be found under ARP Act Information tab on … more
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U.S. Department of Education publishes FAQ for ARP funds
This week the U.S. Department of Education published a Frequently Asked Questions document about how funding under the Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Fund, including the American Rescue Plan (ARP) ESSER program, and the Governor’s Emergency … more
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Partnership brings free tutoring to Alaskan students
The Alaska Department of Education and Early Development has partnered with the non-profit Schoolhouse.world to provide free peer-to-peer tutoring to the students of Alaska.
Schoolhouse.world was launched in early 2020 by Sal Khan, the founder of the popular Khan … more
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Two Alaskans named 2021 US Presidential Scholars
Thursday U.S. Secretary of Education Dr. Miguel Cardona announced the 57th class of U.S. Presidential Scholars. Among the 161 high school seniors recognized are Parker Rabinowitz, of Girdwood, and Alex Prayner of Wasilla.
“The 2021 Presidential Scholars represent … more