Lower Yukon School District (LYSD) is comprised of twelve schools in ten villages spread across 22,000 square miles. The purpose of the district’s learning community is to ensure tradition, culture, and a quality education for its students. LYSD believes in the importance … more

Last Call! U.S. Department of Education Launches Space Mission Challenge

The U.S. Department of Education launched CTE Mission: CubeSat, a national challenge to inspire students to build technical skills for careers in space and beyond. High school students from across the … 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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NEW! Women of Alaska Display Featured on Official Election Pamphlet

Women of Alaska is an exhibit on virtual display through the Alaska State Library and Archives. Women have played a significant role in shaping Alaska into the state it is today. Women of Alaska recognizes … more

Getting an annual flu shot will help protect Alaskans from the flu – and hopefully prevent dual epidemics of COVID-19 and seasonal influenza that would place further strain on Alaska’s health care system. See the press release issued by the Alaska Department of Health and … more

Teaching Literacy Remotely Webinars

How do you teach a K-3 student to read remotely?

We announced this new Teaching Literacy Remotely webinar series last week… but we have big news! We are now able to offer course credit as an option for educators participating in the six- … more

The city of Haines is considered low risk, so students in the Haines Borough School District (HBSD) are currently attending school in-person, with an option for virtual learning. COVID-19 mitigation efforts include a mask requirement in school buildings, grade level pods, … more

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Last Call! Alaska Face Mask Design Contest

The Alaska Children’s Trust is looking for design submissions for the Alaska Face Mask Design Contest! Have your children or students design their own Alaskan face mask using this design template, send it in, and … more