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DEED Spotlight on the Gateway Greenhouse, Alaska Gateway School District
The Alaska Gateway School District (AGSD) serves over 400 students in seven communities. In the remote community of Tok, the Tok School serves 200 of those K-12 students. In addition to its football field, hockey rink, and softball diamonds, Tok School has something special … more
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Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween!
Halloween is tomorrow – do you have a plan for safely celebrating the holiday during the COVID-19 pandemic?
Our friends at the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services put together some great guidance for families as we approach a favorite … more
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Last Call - New - Reminder
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Last Call! Presidential Scholars Award
The program is open to seniors graduating between January and June 2021 and who are U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. Students at public, private, and home schools are eligible. Presidential Scholars will … more
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News from the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education
Sana Efird Joins Commission as Executive Director
The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education has selected Sana Efird as the
new Executive Director for the Commission. Ms. Efird will also serve as Executive Officer for
the Alaska Student Loan Corporation.
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News from The Alaska Department of Education
Last Call! Join the DEED team!
DEED is recruiting for a Public Information Officer III. This position manages communication and outreach for the department, including written materials, media relations, and social media. This position may be located in Anchorage, Juneau, … more
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Alaska Teacher Retention Survey – We Want Your Input!
The Governor established a working group of practitioners to review the root causes of Alaska’s retention and recruitment in order to propose solutions through research-based methods to better attract and retain great teachers.
As part of the working group’s efforts, a … more
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Last Call - New - Reminder
Last Call! Virtual Release of 2019 National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) Results
It’s not too late to register for the virtual release of the 2019 NAEP results in reading and mathematics for grade 12 students! Beyond NAEP, the event will highlight NCES data that … more
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News from the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education
NEW! Alaska LIVE Job Shadows
Join ACPE for the first Alaska LIVE Job Shadows event on October 28. Students 6th-12th grades are invited to hear about jobs in Alaska from Oil & Gas panelists. Join as a class or send out the registration link for students to join from home. … more
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News from The Alaska Department of Education
NEW! Join the DEED team!
DEED is recruiting for a Public Information Officer III. This position manages communication and outreach for the department, including written materials, media relations, and social media. This position may be located in Anchorage, Juneau, or … more
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Alaska Smart Start 2020 Toolkit
Have you checked out the Alaska Smart Start 2020 Toolkit recently? New additions this week include infographics showing calendars for different quarantine and isolation scenarios. Look in the “Infographics & Flyers for Schools” folder. While these infographics were … more
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Meals during the Pandemic
The pandemic has made it harder for many Alaskans to feed their families. Reduced work hours or job losses have many parents worrying about paying for groceries. Kids unable to go to school or child care may be missing some healthy meals that families relied on to make ends … more
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DEED Spotlight on Career and Technical Education, Anchorage School District
Anchorage School District (ASD) has a robust career and technical education (CTE) program. The district offers over 70 CTE courses for grades 7-12 and have seen over 6,600 students and almost 7,500 course enrollments this year. CTE offers an opportunity to provide students … more
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Last Call - New - Reminder
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Last Call! WIDA Announces eSummit
Alaska’s educators are invited to attend the WIDA eSummit October 12-30, a free virtual learning opportunity. To access the event, a valid WIDA Secure Portal account will be required. Educators that do not have a portal … more
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News from the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education
Sana Efird Joins Commission as Executive Director
The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education has selected Sana Efird as the
new Executive Director for the Commission. Ms. Efird will also serve as Executive Officer for
the Alaska Student Loan Corporation.
… more
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News from The Alaska Department of Education
Last Call! Science Standards for Alaska Professional Development Recruitment
DEED is planning a series of webinars for Alaskan teachers around the Science Standards for Alaska (SSAs) and needs your help. DEED is still looking for current Alaskan science teachers to assist … more
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Free Resources from the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education
Free Resources from the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education
The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education (ACPE) offers a ton of resources – in-person, virtual, and hybrid – for students in grades Pre-K through college! Check out this downloadable and printable … more
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Masks and Sports
During a statewide meeting, doctors from the Alaska and Anchorage health departments strengthened their guidance for wearing masks given rising COVID-19 cases and a move to indoor sports. Doctors recommend that all youth athletes wear masks when they’re playing or competing … more
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DEED Spotlight on Learning through Subsistence, Lower Yukon School District
Lower Yukon School District (LYSD) is comprised of twelve schools in ten villages spread across 22,000 square miles. The purpose of the district’s learning community is to ensure tradition, culture, and a quality education for its students. LYSD believes in the importance … more
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Last Call - New - Reminder
Last Call! U.S. Department of Education Launches Space Mission Challenge
The U.S. Department of Education launched CTE Mission: CubeSat, a national challenge to inspire students to build technical skills for careers in space and beyond. High school students from across the … more
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News from the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education
Sana Efird Joins Commission as Executive Director
The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education has selected Sana Efird as the
new Executive Director for the Commission. Ms. Efird will also serve as Executive Officer for
the Alaska Student Loan Corporation.
… more
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News from The Alaska Department of Education
NEW! Women of Alaska Display Featured on Official Election Pamphlet
Women of Alaska is an exhibit on virtual display through the Alaska State Library and Archives. Women have played a significant role in shaping Alaska into the state it is today. Women of Alaska recognizes … more
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Getting a Flu Shot is More Important than Ever
Getting an annual flu shot will help protect Alaskans from the flu – and hopefully prevent dual epidemics of COVID-19 and seasonal influenza that would place further strain on Alaska’s health care system. See the press release issued by the Alaska Department of Health and … more
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Teaching Literacy Remotely Webinars
Teaching Literacy Remotely Webinars
How do you teach a K-3 student to read remotely?
We announced this new Teaching Literacy Remotely webinar series last week… but we have big news! We are now able to offer course credit as an option for educators participating in the six- … more
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Learning through Subsistence, Haines Borough School District
The city of Haines is considered low risk, so students in the Haines Borough School District (HBSD) are currently attending school in-person, with an option for virtual learning. COVID-19 mitigation efforts include a mask requirement in school buildings, grade level pods, … more
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Last Call - New - Reminder
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Last Call! Alaska Face Mask Design Contest
The Alaska Children’s Trust is looking for design submissions for the Alaska Face Mask Design Contest! Have your children or students design their own Alaskan face mask using this design template, send it in, and … more
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News from The Alaska Department of Education
Last Call! Request for Public Comment on 21st CCLC Restrictions Waiver
Due to the extraordinary circumstances created by the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Department of Education is offering states flexibility in their federally-funded programs in order to best meet the … more
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News from the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education
Sana Efird Joins Commission as Executive Director
The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education has selected Sana Efird as the
new Executive Director for the Commission. Ms. Efird will also serve as Executive Officer for
the Alaska Student Loan Corporation.
… more
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Teaching Literacy Remotely Webinars
Teaching Literacy Remotely Webinars
How do you teach a K-3 student to read remotely? Join the experts from REL Northwest to learn about implementing evidence-based early literacy practices in a remote learning environment, including family engagement and support practices … more
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Halloween during COVID-19
Halloween during COVID-19
Our friends at the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services put together some great guidance for families as we approach a favorite holiday – Halloween! Celebrating holidays during a pandemic requires creative thinking and new traditions, … more
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Molly Deming, Teacher, Eagle Academy Charter School
Molly Deming teaches Kindergarten at the Eagle Academy Charter School in the Anchorage School District (ASD). ASD made the decision to start school virtually as a result of the COVID-19 risk level and has chosen to utilize Canvas as their Learning Management System (LMS). … more