The Galena City School District (GCSD) is located on the north bank of the Yukon River. Galena’s building-based schools (Sidney C. Huntington School and Galena Interior Learning Academy) share campuses and teachers. The Galena Interior Learning Academy is a residential … more

Last Call:

Last Call! The Foundation for Excellence in Education is seeking Student Feedback

Next week, the Foundation for Excellence in Education is launching “Class in Session with Jeb Bush”—a series of video conversations with visionaries of today. Created specifically … more

Last Call! DEED Seeking Input Regarding Test Items for the New PEAKS Science Assessment

DEED is recruiting educators to provide input regarding test items for the new Performance Evaluation for Alaska’s Schools (PEAKS) Science assessments based on the new Alaska Science … more

The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act, signed into law on March 27, 2020, provides funding and flexibilities for States to respond to the COVID-19 emergency in K-12 schools. In addition to providing a variety of waivers for assessments, … more

The staff at Hermon Hutchens Elementary School (HHES) in Valdez wanted to find a way to stay connected with families during the COVID-19 crisis. Their team decided to host Monday Morning Assemblies for the HHES families. With a lot of creativity and teamwork, virtual Monday … more

Online School During COVID-19: It’s About Student Learning…

COVID-19 has disrupted our lives. It has more than disrupted the public and private education system in Alaska and the rest of the world. Understandably, there has been confusion, concern and frustration … more

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Last Call! Learning Express: College Admissions Tests

Jimmy King, Learning Express Consultant and trainer extraordinaire will introduce participants to the College Admission Test Prep offered in Learning Express Library available on SLED.  SAT, ACT, AP exam … more

NEW! State Board to Hold Work Session on April 22

The Alaska State Board of Education and Early Development will hold a work session on April 22 by WebEx. The purpose of the meeting is to hold a work session to receive an update from Commissioner Dr. Michael Johnson on … more