Celebrate American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month

America is a vast land of many cultures dating back thousands of years to the original inhabitants of the land. History, heritage, or culture of Native Americans, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians are part of … more

DEED Spotlight on Compassionate Leadership, Chugiak High School

This year the Friday Night Lights of football look different due to social distancing, masks, and limited tickets. However, on a chilly night in October, the cold metal stands were buzzing with a few warmly … more

The Alaska Gateway School District (AGSD) serves over 400 students in seven communities. In the remote community of Tok, the Tok School serves 200 of those K-12 students. In addition to its football field, hockey rink, and softball diamonds, Tok School has something special … more

Happy Halloween!

Halloween is tomorrow – do you have a plan for safely celebrating the holiday during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Our friends at the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services put together some great guidance for families as we approach a favorite … more

Last Call:

Last Call! Presidential Scholars Award

The program is open to seniors graduating between January and June 2021 and who are U.S. citizens or legal permanent residents. Students at public, private, and home schools are eligible. Presidential Scholars will … more

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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Last Call! Join the DEED team!

DEED is recruiting for a Public Information Officer III. This position manages communication and outreach for the department, including written materials, media relations, and social media. This position may be located in Anchorage, Juneau, … more

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