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Information Exchange Blog
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DEED Spotlight on Policymakers
DEED Spotlight on Policymakers: Kevin Meyer, Lieutenant Governor of Alaska, former legislator.
Lieutenant Governor Kevin Meyer had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Alex Hills, who authored the book “Finding Alaska’s Villages: and Connecting Them.” The book discusses Dr. Hills’ … more
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Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
The first presumptive positive case of COVID-19 in Alaska was announced yesterday by Governor Dunleavy. State of Alaska epidemiologists talked to the patient and were encouraged to learn that the patient had very limited contact … more
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DEED Spotlight on Policymakers
Senator Shelley Hughes, District F (Chugiak, Peters Creek, Eklutna, Fairview Loop, Butte, Lazy Mountain, Gateway, and Palmer).
Senator Shelley Hughes has been an avid lifelong reader. She loved reading Shel Silverstein’s “Jimmy Jet and his TV Set” to her children when they … more
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Last Call - New - Reminders
Last Call! Registration is open for AASB’s 2020 Spring Boardsmanship Academy and Legislative Fly-In
Join School board members and district leaders from around the state to learn more about current legislation, connect with school board members, develop strategies, and come … more
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News from Education & Early Development
New! DEED Received a Waiver from the USDA to Allow Meal Service During School Closures
The USDA approved a request from Alaska to allow meal service during school closures, should the need arise, to minimize potential exposure to COVID-19. Please email jo.dawson@alaska. … more
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New - Reminder - Last Call
Last Call! 2020 ACSA Legislative Fly-In
The Alaska Council of School Administrators will host its 2020 Legislative Fly-In on March 15-18 in Juneau. This is a valuable opportunity to meet with colleagues from around the state to receive policy updates on relevant topics, … more
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News from Education & Early Development
DEED releases 21st Century Community Learning Centers FY21 Request for Applications
DEED is seeking applicants for competitive 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) funding that would begin providing programming in the fall of the 20-21 school year. The goal … more
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Special Feature - Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
Special Feature: Novel Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
DEED has been an active participant of the state’s interagency pandemic preparedness group relating to the COVID-19 outbreak. While there are no confirmed COVID-19 cases in Alaska, DEED has been taking proactive … more
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Taelyn Coffee, 3rd grade, Riverbend Elementary in Juneau.
DEED Spotlight on Teachers: Taelyn Coffee, 3rd grade, Riverbend Elementary in Juneau.
Reading fluency, reading accuracy, and reading comprehension are skills needed for students’ confidence and success through their education. Ms. Coffee’s role as an educator is to … more