Teaching Literacy Remotely Webinars

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 family engagement and support practices … more

Halloween during COVID-19

Our friends at the Alaska Department of Health and Social Services put together some great guidance for families as we approach a favorite holiday – Halloween! Celebrating holidays during a pandemic requires creative thinking and new traditions, … more

Molly Deming teaches Kindergarten at the Eagle Academy Charter School in the Anchorage School District (ASD). ASD made the decision to start school virtually as a result of the COVID-19 risk level and has chosen to utilize Canvas as their Learning Management System (LMS). … more

Last Call! Alaska Challenger Goes Virtual

Looking for more options to teach kids science at home? Challenger is now offering week-long Virtual Programs! Each individual week focuses on engaging students and reinforcing STEM concepts being taught in the classroom. Topics … 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! Extended Availability of District FY20 Perkins Funds due to COVID-19 Interruptions

Districts with unspent FY20 Perkins funds have an additional 3 months to expend awarded funds on Perkins/CTE activities.  These funds normally would have expired on July 1, 2020 … more

U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos recognized two Alaska schools as National Blue Ribbon Schools for 2020. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. Eagle Academy Charter School … more

EJ Dorsey teaches secondary science to 9-12th graders at Kuinerrarmiut Elitnaurviat in the Lower Kuskokwim School District. Mr. Dorsey’s classes attend school in-person two days a week in two separate cohorts, with one student-free deep cleaning day. Many students and … more