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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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