Wednesday the State Board of Education and Early Development voted to open a period for public comment on regulation changes regarding the assessment of English language learners, exit criteria for English learners, and updated English language proficiency standards. 

The … more

Tuesday the Governor’s Teacher Retention and Recruitment Working Group released a report and results from teacher surveys to identify the root causes of teacher retention and recruitment challenges in Alaska. In conjunction with the survey results, the working group also … more

For the past 29 years students at Willow Crest Elementary in Anchorage have been learning life skills Leroy Jones has mindfully intertwined into his physical education classes.

Though Coach Jones is not the type to draw attention to himself or his success, his … more

NEW! Fairbanks seeking interim superintendent for 2021-2022 school year

The Fairbanks North Star Borough Board of Education is soliciting interest for the position of an Interim Superintendent or a Chief School Administrator of the Fairbanks North Star Borough School … more

NEW! Alaska LIVE Job Shadows – Maritime Occupations

Join our interactive event where students 6th-12th grades can ask Alaska guest panelists more about their careers. We will also highlight programs of study available to students who are interested in these fields. Also … more

NEW! DEED Hiring Deputy Director of Division of Innovation and Education Excellence

This Deputy Director position will serve as a partner to the Division Director in providing leadership to the division. The Deputy Director will play a pivotal role in modernizing the … more

Thursday Commissioner Michael Johnson shared perspectives from Alaska on remote learning and education one year into COVID-19 with a national audience through Stanford University’s Hoover Institution Capital Conversation Series.

Caroline Hoxby, a senior fellow at the … more

Students in Rich Sorenson’s welding class at Cordova High School usually get to work on some large projects, but for his class of all sophomore’s this year, reduced time in the classroom meant thinking a bit smaller.

Although its complexity was less involved than what some … more