In Today's Newsletter
1. iDidaContest
2. Resources to Support Educator Well-Being
3. Career and Technical Education Grant Opportunity
4. Careers at DEED
5. Teacher of the Year Nominations
6. One Ocean Art Show
7. ASCA Youth Cultural Heritage Program
8. A Video Message from Students
The Alaska Department of Education and Early Development will be closed on Monday, January 1, 2024 for the holiday. Happy New Year!
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Alaska's Premier Student and Teacher Media Showcase
Each year, the Alaska Society for Technology Education (ASTE) celebrates excellence in digital media by showcasing the most outstanding photos, movies, documentaries, podcasts, music, books, and more. ASTE's ongoing partnership with the Alaska Council for Social Studies adds an exciting dimension with several Social Studies-themed categories.
ASTE is introducing new categories dedicated to Digital Art this year. Additionally, in a pioneering move, ASTE has launched a category specifically for projects that incorporate the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI). Teachers and students are encouraged to participate either individually or as part of a classroom project.
Submissions are now open, and you can submit your entries today. The deadline for submissions is January 31, 2024.
Winners will be announced at the iDidaNight showcase on February 18, 2024. ASTE is excited to inform you that the iDidaNight showcase will once again be broadcast live. Links for the stream will be provided in upcoming communications.
For more details and to participate, please visit the ASTE iDidaContest website.
Join in celebrating Alaskan innovation and creativity at its peak!
The Working Well Resource Directory helps districts and schools promote well-being among administrators, teachers, and other staff. Part of the National Center on Safe Supportive Learning Environment’s (NCSSLE’s) efforts to connect research and practice on key topics, this directory draws on researcher and practitioner roundtables as well as an extensive literature scan to provide a wide range of resources on promoting staff well-being.
The resources are organized into seven general approaches (below), each of which is supported by evidence. Many resources represent more than one approach:
- Creating or Expanding Well-Being Supports
- Elevating the Profession
- Encouraging Self-Care
- Enhancing Professional Development
- Fostering Connectedness and Supportive Relationships
- Improving School Facilities
- Innovating in the Classroom
NSCCLE also produced the Working Well Podcast Series to broadcast directly from a variety of educators on the frontlines.
$500,000 in state funds are available to Alaska school districts for strengthening existing and developing new Career and Technical Education Programs of Study (CTEPS).
- This grant is for five months only. Funds must be spent by June 30, 2024.
- Access the Request for Applications.
- An informational webinar for this grant program will be held Friday December 15th at 8:00AM. Join with the following TEAMS link: Click here to join the meeting.
- Applications must be submitted by January 12, 2024.
OWL Program Manager & Library Technology Consultant Librarian 3
Are you a tech-savvy librarian eager to champion access for all to the wonders of technology, the internet, and all things library? If so, we have the perfect role for you!
The Alaska State Library is on the lookout for a dynamic librarian to serve as the Online With Libraries (OWL) Program Manager and library technology consultant.
What You Will Be Doing
In this pivotal role, you will empower Alaska librarians by providing professional and technical guidance in public internet access, videoconferencing, and library technology. You will help fortify local library services by identifying and selectively engaging in technology projects and grant opportunities that strengthen and elevate these services. You will manage the OWL Program and assist libraries in harnessing the power of videoconferencing, internet access, and library tech to make their services top-notch. From tiny remote libraries in the wild to bustling city book havens, you will contribute to the enhancement of library services for people of all ages across Alaska.
Apply for this job or see other job postings at: Workplace Alaska
NOW OPEN: Teacher of the Year (TOY) Awards!
TOY is an excellent way to acknowledge the expertise, skills, accomplishments, and professionalism of teachers within your school. Nominations close on Jan. 31, 2024.
Any interested Alaska citizen may make nominations for the Alaska Teacher of the Year. Nominees should:
- Have five (5) or more years of experience in the field of education.
- Be a classroom teacher during the 2023-2024 and 2024-2025 school years.
The selected individual will serve as the Alaska State Teacher of the Year for the 2025 calendar year.
Click here for the Alaska Teacher of the Year Nomination Form.
Click here to read about our 2024 Teacher of the Year, Catherine Walker (pictured right).
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The National Park Service is once again generously sponsoring the One Ocean Art Show as part of Tsunami Bowl. Student artwork will be on display at the Alaska SeaLife Center in Seward from March 18th - March 24th.
Please complete this form if your school plans to submit student artwork for display. Students may enter up to 3 pieces of original art. There is no limit to the number of pieces from each school.
Artwork must be original and created solely by the participating student during the 2023-24 school year. No published, traced, or copied materials will be allowed.
Submissions must include (with the piece) the student's name, grade, title of the piece, school, and category.
Art will be judged according to the following categories: painting, drawing, printmaking/mixed media, photography, and 3-D (functional or sculptural).
Mail artwork to: Tsunami Bowl, PO Box 730, Seward, AK 99664 via USPS or 201 Railway Avenue, Seward, AK 99664 if using any other carrier.
Submissions must be in Seward by March 15, 2024.
The Youth Cultural Heritage Program (YCH), made possible by funding from Rasmuson Foundation and administered by the Alaska State Council on the Arts, is designed to support organizations and groups that deliver arts-based, cultural heritage programming to children and youth in Alaska.
Eligible Organizations and groups may apply for a Youth Cultural Heritage Project Grant of up to $10,000.00 in support of Youth Cultural Heritage activities through December 31, 2024. Youth Cultural Heritage Project Grantees will convene as a group for discussion and network development in 2024, with dates to be determined. This may include travel or virtual discussions, depending on availability of the grantee cohort. To learn more, contact the YCH team, or download guidelines and application materials visit our website at https://arts.alaska.gov/Youth-Cultural-Heritage-Grant-Program.
Deadline for application: January 31, 2024
In addition, YCH Fast Track Grants continue to be available on a rolling deadline, at least 30 days prior to the planned activity. Organizations and groups may apply for up to $2,000.00 in support of a Youth Cultural Heritage activity. Alaska, 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations, schools, units of state, local or tribal government, proposing YCH Program-aligned activities are eligible to receive grants within the program or to fiscally sponsor otherwise eligible community groups. Learn more about the YCH Fast Track and Project Grants at https://arts.alaska.gov/Youth-Cultural-Heritage-Grant-Program.
NAEP 2024: Give Your Best Effort!
Alaskan students from the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District share the importance of putting your best foot forward during the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP). NAEP, also known as the Nation's Report Card, will be given to students across Alaska this winter.
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