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October 18, 1867 – In a formal transfer ceremony, Russians at Sitka lowered their flag for the last time and newly arrived American troops raised the Stars and Stripes over the United States’ recent acquisition.
 The Young People’s Continental Congress provides an opportunity for student-teacher teams to study history and civics in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, from July 19–25, 2026. Participants will interact with students and teachers from across the country, explore our nation’s founding, and learn how the ideals of the founding era continue to be debated, discussed, and refined over the last 250 years.
Who Can Apply:
- Students must be enrolled in tenth or eleventh grade in the 2025/2026 academic year.
- Teachers can teach grades 4-12 from any subject area. School librarians are eligible. Teachers may come from any type of school (public, parochial, charter, private, or homeschool).
To learn more and apply, visit: https://nhd.org/en/2025/09/22/ypcc2026 or contact NHD Programs at programs@nhd.org
“Each year, students around the world discover history through National History Day® (NHD) by creating historical research projects. Through the process, students develop skills in communication, project management, and historical thinking…
“The top two entries in each category at the affiliate contests are invited to attend the NHD National Contest. About 3,000 students from across the United States and overseas compete each June at the University of Maryland, College Park…
“To coincide with the commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, NHD’s 2026 theme is Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History. The distinctions among revolutions, reactions, and reforms are sometimes blurred. Revolutions and reforms are often reactions to ideas, actions, or events. In turn, revolutions and reforms inspire reactions. Think of it as a domino effect—knock one down, which knocks the next one down, which knocks…”
Extensive list of teacher resources available at https://nhd.org/en/teacher-resources/classroom-tools/
Theme Overview Video, Theme Book, and other resources are available at https://nhd.org/en/contest/theme/
For more information about the Alaska History Day Affiliate Contest, contact alaskahistoryday@gmail.com
Ongoing: “Your story is America’s story and Americans from all walks of life are sharing theirs in response to America’s Invitation. Your reflections on our past, present, and future are helping us create the largest commemoration in history.”
In this short video, Andrei J. from Bethel invites all 574 federally-recognized Tribes to submit their stories at America250.org to tell a robust history of America and ensure the preservation of history.
 The eleventh annual Alaska Out-of-School Time Conference is the largest convening of afterschool and summer educators in the state and is designed to support the professional development of out-of-school time providers from across Alaska. Themed From Passion to Impact, the conference aims to strengthen the out-of-school time workforce by moving forward towards change and growth. Past conference attendees have included staff from programs such as 4-H, tribal youth programs, Boys and Girls Clubs, 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC), the Positive Youth Development Afterschool Program (PYDAP), faith-based groups, licensed school-age childcare, summer camps, school district afterschool and summer programming, and more.
This year’s conference will feature more than 24 interactive workshops, 2 preconference workshops, program site visits, a vendor exhibit hall, and more!
Join us on November 17 - 19, 2025, in Anchorage at the Egan Center, to learn, explore, and connect!
For more information, and to register, please visit www.akostconference.org.
This conference is a partnership between the State of Alaska Department of Education & Early Development, the State of Alaska Department of Health, and the Alaska Afterschool Network.
Join DEED at 2:00 on Thursday, October 16 to learn about a new Exemplar Parent Handbook for Preschool. REGISTER HERE This presentation is part of the 2025-2026 webinar series: Alaska Early Education Program Standards.
The exemplar handbook was developed to serve as a clear, accessible model for early childhood programs across the state. It reflects best practices in family engagement, early learning, and operational transparency and is aligned with the Alaska Early Education Program Standards.
Funding provided by AASB, developed in cooperation with DEED.
Contact Jayne.mcfarland@alaska.gov with questions.
ACPE (Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education) – Alaska’s Higher Education Agency is thrilled to offer a suite of FREE resources to help educators support PK-12 students as they explore and plan for education and career training after high school.
You can access all Kids2Careers resources at: https://acpe.alaska.gov/Kids2Careers.
On this page, you will find Kids2Careers resources for Educators & Partners as well as Students & Families. Here are some examples of the content available through Kids2Careers:
Kids2Careers Postsecondary Planning Presentations (9-12):
For classroom or evening presentations with families, these presentations highlight time-sensitive steps, where to access, and how to use Kids2Careers planning resources & templates. Zoom is the most common form of presentation delivery. (Modified presentation available for neurodivergent and transition students.)
Kids2Careers Postsecondary & Career Prep Panel Discussion (5-12):
Available with or without the Kids2Careers Curriculum Program (described below). Panelists share their pathways to success, including high school planning steps, lessons learned, and college/training experiences; Q&A with students and panelists.
Kids2Careers Classroom Curriculum (5-8):
Postsecondary & career exploration curriculum typically used with grades 5-8; however, some smaller high schools and ELL classrooms use the 6-lesson Classroom Curriculum.
Early Career Explorers Activities (PK-4):
Designed for early elementary, some special needs students in middle and high school also use the Early Career Explorers downloadable activities, depending on their developmental level.
Planning Resources & Templates for Students and Families:
- Grade Level Planning Steps (for students & families)
- College & Career Training Tips (for college-bound and technical-bound students)
- Planning Templates (for college-bound and technical-bound students)
- Digital Planning Calendar (Alaska-specific deadlines; Google calendar can be personalized and shared; for college-bound and technical-bound students)
To schedule a meeting or an overview presentation, visit: https://meetingwithshelly.youcanbook.me
Please contact Shelly.Morgan@alaska.gov or 907-269-7972 for additional details.
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