DEED is hosting a series of webinars this month to both provide updates and seek input from stakeholders on the state plan for American Rescue Plan funds.

Additionally, the department is seeking feedback and ideas from all stakeholders through a Thought Exchange.

The ARP … more

Wednesday Commissioner Michael Johnson announced Kelly Shrein of Northwood Elementary in Anchorage School District the 2021-2022 Alaska Teacher of the Year. Kevin Neyhard at Hopson Middle School in North Slope Borough School District was named alternate.

When the COVID-19 … more

Last Call! Statewide Transition Camp

SERRC and DVR are offering a free webinar series offering students a chance to explore potential careers, college and vocational training, and unions and apprenticeships. The Virtual Statewide Transition Camp is May 3 – May 6. Find … more

Virtual Decision Day Alaska

ACPE is looking to celebrate the graduating class of 2021 by offering virtual Decision Day Alaska events. The goal of Decision Day Alaska is to recognize all high school seniors and celebrate all of their postsecondary plans, whether it be … more

NEW! DEED seeks stakeholder input on ARP State Plan: Webinar May 3

The Alaska Department of Education & Early Development (DEED) is seeking stakeholder input in developing a state plan for spending the American Rescue Plan (ARP) Act funding.  DEED recognizes that … more

This week the Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education announced the Alaska FAFSA® Completion Initiative to increase FAFSA®  completion levels in the state.

The initiative is in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Education Federal Student Aid office and a … more

There was a time when merely visiting Alaska was on Christopher King’s bucket list. However, after teaching well over a decade in the Lower 48, King decided instead of just visiting, he wanted to jump all-in. 

“I quickly filled out an application for my current district … more

NEW! Statewide Transition Camp

SERRC and DVR are offering a free webinar series offering students a chance to explore potential careers, college and vocational training, and unions and apprenticeships. The Virtual Statewide Transition Camp is May 3 – May 6. Find more … more