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- (Central Yup’ik)
- "Greetings, thank you for coming!"
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Last Call - New - Reminder
Last Call! Alaska Challenger Goes Virtual
Looking for more options to teach kids science at home? Challenger is now offering week-long Virtual Programs! Each individual week focuses on engaging students and reinforcing STEM concepts being taught in the classroom. Topics … 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! Extended Availability of District FY20 Perkins Funds due to COVID-19 Interruptions
Districts with unspent FY20 Perkins funds have an additional 3 months to expend awarded funds on Perkins/CTE activities. These funds normally would have expired on July 1, 2020 … more
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Two Alaska Schools Receive National Blue Ribbon School Honors
U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos recognized two Alaska schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2020. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. Eagle Academy Charter School … more
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EJ Dorsey, Teacher, Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat
EJ Dorsey teaches secondary science to 9-12th graders at Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat in the Lower Kuskokwim School District. Mr. Dorsey’s classes attend school in-person two days a week in two separate cohorts, with one student-free deep cleaning day. Many students and … more
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Last Call - New - Reminder
Last Call! Alaska’s Heart through Student Art 2020
The statewide student art exhibit traditionally happens in February, but it has transitioned to a virtual art gallery to celebrate National Arts in Education Week! Consider supporting students through the online auction of … more
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News from The Alaska Department of Education
NEW! Alaska Statewide Virtual System Discussion Board
AKSVS teachers, are you looking for a place of discussion and support? Interested in meeting and sharing with other Alaskan teachers using AKSVS? Check out the Teacher Channel Discussion Board through the Alaska … more
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News from the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education
NEW! 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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Beyond the Bell
What is Beyond the Bell? Beyond the Bell is a collection of after school opportunities that supports the professional learning of educators throughout the school year. All sessions will begin at 3:30pm or later, offering a variety of opportunities for educators to engage in … more
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Alaska Smart Start 2020 Toolkit
Check out the new graphics available in the “Infographics & Flyers for Schools” folder of Alaska Smart Start 2020 Toolkit! Our talented friends at the Department of Health and Social Services created the fun Alaska-themed graphics and flyers. While these were developed with … more
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DEED Spotlight on Rural Teacher Support, AKRISE Network
The COVID-19 pandemic has posed unprecedented challenges for educators across our state, and the nation. Teachers have been hard-pressed to rethink traditional classroom teaching and learning. Alaskan teachers were asked to quickly transition to distance education last … more
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Last Call - New - Reminder
Last Call! I, Too, Am the Dream Contest
The first ever I, Too, Am the Dream Contest seeks to engage high school seniors in describing dynamic stories that have propelled themselves and others to pursue and achieve their American Dream. Students may submit an essay, poem, … more
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News from the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education
Alaska High School Senior Survey: COVID-19 Impacts on Postsecondary Plans
In May, the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education conducted a brief survey of Alaska High School Seniors to determine if the COVID-19 pandemic impacted their postsecondary education (PSE) … more
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News from The Alaska Department of Education
NEW! State Board to Hold Quarterly Meeting on September 16-17
The Alaska State Board of Education and Early Development will hold a regular quarterly meeting on September 16-17, 2020, via audio conference. To help mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus, the offices and … more
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Building Resiliency through Education
Building Resiliency through Education
Did you attend the Classroom Teacher ECHO series this summer? If so, you may recall that the Classroom Teacher ECHO series was taking a break and transitioning to the Alaska Education Network (Project ECHO). The series will be starting … more
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Transforming Schools: Professional Development Opportunity
Last month DEED and the Association of Alaska School Boards (AASB) unveiled a new resource for Alaska schools the “Transforming Schools Toolkit”. This online resource is a companion guide to the “Transforming Schools: A Framework for Trauma Engaged Practice in Alaska,” … more
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Houghtaling Elementary, Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District.
2020 has been an unusual year as a result of COVID-19. Many districts around the state are opting for virtual learning, based on their community risk level. The COVID-19 risk in Ketchikan Gateway Borough School District (KGBSD) is currently low, so students will return to … more
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Last Call - New - Reminder
Last Call! Healthy Futures Challenge
Some schools are starting online, while others are starting in person. When students are not in school, they miss opportunities for daily movement that recess and in-person physical education class provide. The free Healthy Futures … more
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News from The Alaska Department of Education
Last Call! Bond Reimbursement & Grant Review Committee Meeting September 8
The BR&GR Committee will meet via teleconference on Tuesday, September 8, at 1:30pm. The primary topics of the meeting include revisions to the DEED CostFormat publication; review of proposed … more
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News from the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education
Alaska High School Senior Survey: COVID-19 Impacts on Postsecondary Plans
In May, the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education conducted a brief survey of Alaska High School Seniors to determine if the COVID-19 pandemic impacted their postsecondary education (PSE) … more
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Alaska Smart Start 2020 – Family Support
As we move into the 2020-2021 school year DEED wants to ensure that parents, families, and caregivers are provided with the support and resources to tackle this unusual back-to-school period. Below you’ll find a collection of resources to help you navigate education and … more
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Suicide Prevention Week
Alaska may have the one of the highest rates of suicide per capita in the country, but thousands of people across the state have vowed to work toward reducing that figure and creating a healthier, happier, and brighter Alaska for future generations.
In years past, … more
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DEED Spotlight on Innovation in Distance Education, Aleutians East Borough School District
The Aleutians East Borough School District (AEBSD) is located in Southwestern Alaska along the Alaska Peninsula and Aleutian Chain. The District boundaries stretches over approximately 15,000 square miles. Aleutians East has approximately 250 students within its four … more