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<p>Upon the news of his passing on November 29, Alaskan’s across the state remembered Father Michael Oleksa’s service as a priest, scholar, teacher, historian, and author. The Anchorage Daily News memorialized Father Oleksa as one of Alaska’s great communicators and “one of the state’s foremost proponents and teachers of cross-cultural communication, working to help build&hellip; <a class="more-link" href="https://ouralaskanschools.edublogs.org/2024/01/03/remembering-father-o

Upon the news of his passing on November 29, Alaskan’s across the state remembered Father Michael Oleksa’s service as a priest, scholar,...

<p>“All boats rise and fall on the same tide.” Dr. Randy Trani has had a strong belief in this quote, throughout his lifetime. He strives to implement this on a daily basis at the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District (MSBSD), for all students. A recent online lunch and learn meeting provided Dr.Trani the chance to share&hellip; <a class="more-link" href="https://ouralaskanschools.edublogs.org/2023/12/21/tide-rising-for-all-children/">Continue Reading &#8216;Tide Rising f

“All boats rise and fall on the same tide.” Dr. Randy Trani has had a strong belief in this quote, throughout his lifetime. He strives to...

The updated Alaska school library standards are not just about books. They are based on the six foundations of Inquire, Include,...

<p>The updated Alaska school library standards are not just about books. They are based on the six foundations of Inquire, Include, Collaborate, Curate, Explore and Engage. Some or all of these foundations can apply to and enhance ALL educational experiences, including the Sudoku board found in the Valdez High School Library. VHS Library Associate Pamela&hellip; <a class="more-link" href="https://ouralaskanschools.edublogs.org/2023/12/20/sudoku-and-the-library-standards/">Con

When Mark John, Cultural Advisor of Calista Education and Culture (CEC) and Elder from Toksook Bay, talks about his work with CEC, he...

<p>When Mark John, Cultural Advisor of Calista Education and Culture (CEC) and Elder from Toksook Bay, talks about his work with CEC, he stresses the importance of engaging youth and documenting knowledge and place names for future generations. Mark John has been working with colleagues at CEC to document Yup’ik place names for decades. The&hellip; <a class="more-link" href="https://ouralaskanschools.edublogs.org/2023/11/08/ayagyuaput-pitekluki-caliukut/">Continue Reading &#8

North Pole HS Computer Science Principles students teaching CS to younger students during Hour of Code week! Introduction The rugged...

<p>Introduction The rugged terrains of Alaska are not only home to natural wonders but have also become a cradle of growth for a different kind of exploration since 2019—one that empowers the youth with critical and computational thinking and digital fluency. The infusion of computer science education in K-12 settings in Alaska has not only&hellip; <a class="more-link" href="https://ouralaskanschools.edublogs.org/2023/08/23/nurturing-tech-savvy-minds/">Continue Reading &#8216

named On a fall ride to school in 2022, a 4th grade student from Fronteras Charter School named Solei noticed that many trees were being...

<p>named On a fall ride to school in 2022, a 4th grade student from Fronteras Charter School named Solei noticed that many trees were being cut down to make way for new housing. It bothered her, and after lots of discussion about it with her family, she decided to ask her principal if she could&hellip; <a class="more-link" href="https://ouralaskanschools.edublogs.org/2023/08/14/a-students-passion-for-trees-contributes-to-rainforest-reforestation/">Continue Reading ‘AK Student

<p>Each Spring the Lower Kuskokwim School District hosts the annual Festival of Arts and Academics show in Bethel AK. Students from preschool through 12th grade are welcome to join.</p>

Each Spring the Lower Kuskokwim School District hosts the annual Festival of Arts and Academics show in Bethel AK. Students from...

<p>In 2006, former Annette Island School District Superintendent Brett Agenbroad had a vision to offer Metlakatla High School students an opportunity to gain industry experience in diving by providing a scuba program. Current Superintendent and former CTE Teacher Taw Lindsey said Agenbroad “saw a need to help provide safe training for divers to participate in&hellip; <a class="more-link" href="https://ouralaskanschools.edublogs.org/2023/06/21/the-metlakatla-master-dive-progra

Photo Credit Leslie Johnson In 2006, former Annette Island School District Superintendent Brett Agenbroad had a vision to offer...

Bring Alaska students to the room where it happens! Starting this summer, the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts (ACPA) and Broadway...

<p>Bring Alaska students to the room where it happens! Starting this summer, the Alaska Center for the Performing Arts (ACPA) and Broadway Alaska are bringing some of Broadway’s biggest hits to an Alaskan audience with runs of four major shows in Anchorage. This first show is the smash-hit HAMILTON. As a way to create opportunities&hellip; <a class="more-link" href="https://ouralaskanschools.edublogs.org/2023/06/01/broadwayboundak/">Continue Reading BroadwayBoundAK: ACPA Crea

<p>In November 2018, a Palmer High School (PHS) student, Zoe Nelles, was struck by a realization that her peers may not have weekend food security. Zoe took the initiative and reached out to a PHS teacher for help, and from there the PHS Sandwich Project began. In the beginning stages of the project, Zoe would&hellip; <a class="more-link" href="https://ouralaskanschools.edublogs.org/2023/05/12/sandwich-project-brings-together-community-around-student-food-security/">Continue

Totes of weekend food await to be transported to the nine schools supported by the Sandwich Project. In November 2018, a Palmer High...