FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 2, 2023

*CORRECTION*
DEED Releases 2023 Results for Three Statewide Assessments

Still Awaiting AK STAR Data to Provide Comprehensive Report

JUNEAU, AK – The Alaska Department of Education and Early Development (DEED) released statewide, district, and school level results for three assessments - the Alaska Science Assessment, WIDA's Assessing Comprehension and Communication in English State-to-State for English Language Learners (ACCESS for ELLs) assessment, and the Dynamic Learning Maps (DLM) Alternate Assessment.

Results are available online at:
https://education.alaska.gov/assessments/results/results2023.

While the results of these assessments are necessary in making data-informed decisions, they are only part of the picture. The Alaska System of Academic Readiness (AK STAR) is the new, innovative system that brings together the best of MAP Growth and summative assessments, and those results will be available later this winter.

"Alaska is transitioning to a new assessment model that will better support teachers and students. DEED is committed to getting this right, and the extended timeline ensures that results from AK STAR are accurate, aligned, and inform schools, teachers, families, and students about student performance and areas for improvement," said the DEED Commissioner Dr. Deena Bishop.

More information about AK STAR, including the proposed timeline for the release of AK STAR results, is available online at:
https://education.alaska.gov/assessments/akstar

_{*The previous version, published on September 29th, did not include "the Dynamic Learning Maps Alternate Assessment" in the first paragraph.}

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The Alaska Department of Education and Early Development provides information, resources, and leadership to support over 130,000 students in 505 public schools across the state of Alaska. The mission of the department is to ensure an “Excellent Education for Every Student Every Day.”

Media Contact: Caroline Hamp, Public Information Officer, (907) 465-6694