On Monday July 13th at 2 pm Alaska’s Chief Medical Officer and Chief Epidemiologist, Drs. Anne Zink and Dr. Joe McLaughlin, will discuss considerations for coaches and organizers of sports for youth and students. They will be joined by the Alaska School Activities … more

Many districts are creating their Smart Start plans for the 2020-2021 under the guidance of Alaska Smart Start 2020 – Restart and Reentry Framework Guidance for K-12 Schools.

Some districts have already released their Smart Start plans. Anchorage school District  … more

2020 marks the fourth year of the Summer Work Program. Sponsored by the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation, the Summer Work Program provides paid work experience and instruction to develop work readiness and independent life skills. The program is run in multiple … more

Last Call! Relationships, Education, Advancement, and Development for Youth for Life (READY4Life)

The Department of Health and Human Services announces that it will be soliciting applications for the competitive award of grants that support “healthy marriage promotion” … more

NEW! Alaska State Libraries, Archives, and Museums Open on a Limited Basis

The Alaska State Library and Alaska State Archives opened June 23 for appointments only. The Alaska State Museum and Sheldon Jackson Museum re-opened to the public June 24 by reservation only.

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ACPE Announces Additional COVID-19 Relief for Alaska Student Loan Borrowers

The Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education has been awarded $786,000 in CARES Act funds to effectively reduce interest rates to 0% for qualifying Alaska Student Loan Corporation borrowers … more

Alaska Smart Start 2020

Many districts are now creating their Smart Start plans for the 2020-2021 under the guidance of Alaska Smart Start 2020 – Restart and Reentry Framework Guidance for K-12 Schools.

One concern to consider is how many students can safely fit … more

School Nutrition Update

In an average day, schools in Alaska serve approximately 48,000 lunches. When school buildings closed to students in March, school nutrition professionals across Alaska transitioned their programs from the cafeteria to meals available by pickup, … more