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- (Central Yup’ik)
- "Greetings, thank you for coming!"
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Last Call, New, Reminder
Last Call! Monthly MeetUp for Rural Educators
Join rural teachers each month to connect and share ideas in job-alike groups or in specific interest areas. Rural teachers don’t always have colleagues with whom they can problem solve and brainstorm. Finding ways to connect … more
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News from the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education
AKCIS.org – Alaska Career Information System
Spring semester is historically a time to work on college and career planning tools. Some students might be just getting started and some are preparing for next steps. AKCIS.org can help them prepare at all levels. Whether … more
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News from The Alaska Department of Education
NEW! February Activities at the APK and SJM
Check out the February 2021 issue of At the APK and SJM! There’s a virtual youth activity for children in Juneau and a new (in-person) exhibit, Illustrating Alaska (featuring Caldecott winner, Michaela Goade among others), opens … more
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New ‘Amplify Youth Voices Alaska’ project gives Alaska youth an artistic outlet during COVID-19 pandemic
New ‘Amplify Youth Voices Alaska’ project gives Alaska youth an artistic outlet during COVID-19 pandemic
The Departments of Education and Early Development (DEED) and Health and Social Services (DHSS) announced today a new Amplify Youth Voices Alaska (AYVA) project, … more
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Alaska Illustrator Wins the Caldecott Medal
Alaska Illustrator Wins the Caldecott Medal
Michaela Goade, an Alaskan illustrator and member of the Tlingit and Haida tribes, has become the first Native American to win the Caldecott Medal for best children’s picture book for her work in We Are Water Protectors. As … more
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DEED Spotlight on Lindsey Glenn at Kodiak High School in Kodiak Island Borough School District
DEED Spotlight on Lindsey Glenn at Kodiak High School in Kodiak Island Borough School District
Ms. Lindsey Glenn should be nicknamed Miss Excitement! The energy and enthusiasm is evident when you work with Ms. Glenn, the Spanish and Leadership teacher at Kodiak High … more
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Last Call, New, Reminder
NEW! SERRC is Hiring an Executive Director
Southeast Regional Resource Center (SERRC) is seeking a full-time visionary leader to develop exceptional services that promote increased student performance; efficiency, economy, and effectiveness in school operations; increased … more
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News from The Alaska Department of Education
NEW! State Board to Hold Special Meeting on January 26
The Alaska State Board of Education and Early Development will hold a special meeting on January 26, 2021, via audio and video conference. Public participation for the meeting will be through the online platform Zoom. … more
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How to Keep Kids Active and Healthy This Winter
How to Keep Kids Active and Healthy This Winter
Staying active throughout the coldest, darkest months — especially this winter — is important for the youngest of children. Families and experts are finding ways to keep preschool-age kids moving with some of the simplest, … more
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Alaska Teacher Retention Survey Closing January 31 – 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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Spotlight on Courtney Romine, 3rd/4th Grade Teach at Tudor Elementary
Courtney Romine teaches 3rd/4th grade in the Montessori program at Tudor Elementary in Anchorage School District. When offered the opportunity to bring small groups of students back into the classroom she leapt at the chance, eager for her students to have access to … more
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Last Call, New, Reminder
Last Call! Spring 2020 AK-CASE Scholarship
Alaska Council of Administrators of Special Education (AK-CASE) is pleased to offer a $1000 scholarship. The intent of the scholarship program is to encourage and assist persons choosing a career in the Special Education or … more
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News from the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education
AKCIS.org – Alaska Career Information System
Spring semester is historically a time to work on college and career planning tools. Some students might be just getting started and some are preparing for next steps. AKCIS.org can help them prepare at all levels. Whether … more
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News from The Alaska Department of Education
Last Call! Collaborative Digital Exhibit for ages 7-12 with artist Tanna Peters
Join Tanna Peters on Saturday, January 23 from 10 – 11:30am to create a collaborative digital exhibit to reflect on the ways that we reacted and adapted to the challenges of 2020 personally and … more
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Summer Food Service Program Looking for Local Sites
Too many children who rely on school meals do not have access to meals in the summer. Are there children in your community who will go hungry this summer? DEED’s Child Nutrition Programs (DEED/CNP) is looking for school districts, parks and recreation departments, non- … more
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DEED Spotlight on Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching Finalists
The Department of Education and Early Development would like to congratulate the four Alaskan educators nominated and selected as finalist for the Presidential Awards for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching (K-6 cycle).
Ms. Virginia Gates teaches 5th grade at … more
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Last Call, New, Reminder
Last Call! Teaching Early Literacy Remotely
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 engagement and support practices … more
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News from the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education
NEW! AKCIS.org – Alaska Career Information System
Spring semester is historically a time to work on college and career planning tools. Some students might be just getting started and some are preparing for next steps. AKCIS.org can help them prepare at all levels. … more
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News from The Alaska Department of Education
NEW! Alaska State Library, Archives and Museums Reopen
The Alaska State Library, Archives and Museum in the Father Andrew P. Kashevaroff building and the Sheldon Jackson Museum in Sitka have reopened to the public effective December 28. Beginning the week of January 4, … more
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New Hooper Bay Charter School Adopts Cultural Program
New Hooper Bay Charter School Adopts Cultural Program
The Hooper Bay Charter School, just opened this last August, was featured in the Nov/Dec 2020 edition of “Storyknife”, the Calista Corporation Newsletter. The article highlights the school’s adoption of Yuuyaraq, a … more
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Kasey McNamee, Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School
DEED Spotlight on Kasey McNamee at Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School in the Juneau Borough School District
Kasey McNamee is a third-year teacher at Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School in the Juneau Borough School District. This special education teacher has lived in Alaska for … more