About EED

State Education Policy
AS 14.03.015


It is the policy of this state that the purpose of education is to help ensure that all students will succeed in their education and work, shape worthwhile and satisfying lives for themselves, exemplify the best values of society, and be effective in improving the charter and quality of the world about them.

Mission

To ensure quality standards-based instruction to improve academic achievement for all students.

Core Services

  • Provide and evaluate a comprehensive student and school standards, assessment and accountability system based on student, school, educator, and culturally responsive standards.
  • Provide and support standards-based professional development and mentoring for Alaska’s educators.
  • Provide a statewide program to ensure all students have the foundational skills required for success.
  • Secure and award educational funding to school districts and other educational organizations.
  • Providing high quality data to school districts and stakeholders.

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News & Announcements

Alaska State Museum Receives 2012 Ross Merrill Award

May 18, 2012. The Alaska State Museum receives the award for Outstanding Commitment to the Preservation and Care of Collections.

Commissioner Hanley Congratulates DEED Governor's Denali Peak Performance Award Winners

State Board Takes Actions on Regulations

March 10, 2012. The Board sent out four regulation packages for public comment and adopted three regulation packages.

State and plaintiffs settle the Moore v. State lawsuit

January 26, 2012. Signed Settlement

State Board Approves WorkKeys Accommodations

January 23, 2012. The Board approved guidelines for accommodations for students with disabilities and students with limited English proficiency on WorkKeys assessments.

Comment on the proposed new standards for English language arts and mathematics

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