ASTE- Alaska Society for Technology in Education

ASTE is proud to partner with Alaska ACTE, and we're encouraging our members to submit a proposal for the 2026 AK ACTE Professional Development Conference happening in October 4–7 in Anchorage.

If you're doing interesting work at the intersection of technology and career and technical education, this is your room. AK ACTE is looking for hands-on, practical sessions that connect industry and education, and that sounds like a lot of you.

Proposal deadline: August 1, 2026.
Submit here → https://forms.gle/rE7XSguVJSwup1FA7
Questions? Reach out to [email protected]

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Calling Alaska Educators & Parents: Join Our NSF Grant Proposal Team!

ASTE, UAA’s College of Engineering and School of Education are submitting an NSF FINDERS FOUNDRY proposal, and we are looking for Alaska educators, leaders, and parents/guardians to provide input on appropriate ways to increase literacy of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in K-12 schools.

Finders Foundry supports interdisciplinary teams in co-designing practical, technology-based solutions to K–12 learning challenges. Our team is interested in exploring the theme of enhancing AI literacy in Alaska’s K-12 schools. Learners across Alaska are growing up with AI increasingly embedded in many aspects of daily life. This opportunity would help students understand what AI is and how it can help solve problems they're already invested in, such as: energy, weather, healthcare, subsistence, and ecosystems.

NSF requires every team to include a K-12 educator, a technologist, a researcher, and a parent or guardian of a student affected by the challenge. We have technologists and researchers. All we’re missing is you!

Time commitment:
Q&A: Friday, May 8, from 4-5pm
Team confirmed: May 13
Proposal submitted: May 27
If funded: Tentative biweekly meetings and design feedback from July-September

Interested or have questions? Sign up here: https://education-alaska-gov.zoom.us/meeting/register/1EFaouciROmPLbf61KCWgQ

During 𝐍𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤, ASTE proudly celebrates and thanks all educators across Alaska for the incredible work you do every day. 💙

Thank you for inspiring learners, supporting students, embracing innovation, and making a lasting difference in your schools and communities.

Your dedication, passion, and leadership continue to shape the future of education in Alaska.

𝓕𝓻𝓸𝓶 𝓪𝓵𝓵 𝓸𝓯 𝓾𝓼 𝓪𝓽 𝓐𝓢𝓣𝓔, 𝓽𝓱𝓪𝓷𝓴 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓯𝓸𝓻 𝓪𝓵𝓵 𝓽𝓱𝓪𝓽 𝔂𝓸𝓾 𝓭𝓸!

Learn more about ASTE and our mission to support educators across Alaska at the ASTE Website: https://www.aste.org/

Tomorrow is Teacher Appreciation Day!! 🍎📝 Thank you, teachers, for all you do! We truly appreciate your hard work and commitment to our kids and community in Alaska. We want to express our thanks to you with one FREE 12oz drink of choice in any cafe TOMORROW, 5/5! One free drink per person and you must be present to order. Stop by and see us! ☕
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Looking for free, standards-aligned resources for your classroom? The Alaska Education Exchange (AkEE) is a free platform, built by our partner Alaska ACTE with support from the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development, packed with lessons, units, discussion forums, and interest groups for educators across the state.

The best part? You can earn CEUs just for engaging with the platform, counting toward your certification renewal.

Read more in our new post:

Unlock Thousands of Free Teaching Resources Through the Alaska Education Exchange | Alaska Society for Technology in Education (ASTE) Alaska educators operate in some of the most unique circumstances in the country — vast distances between districts, limited access to in-person professional

𝐇𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐲 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐄! 🌎

From Alaska to the world, we are connected through technology and education. Together, we can empower a sustainable future and inspire the next generation to make a difference.

To celebrate , brings you this quote from AASL Past President, Becky Calzada. "School librarians work in a profession in service to others and the impact of a single school librarian’s actions on a broader network can be immeasurable over time. Just as a stone thrown into a pond creates expanding ripples, illustrating how an initial action or change can have a wider impact, school librarians initiate actions everyday that have a ripple effect on student learning, teacher practices, and the overall school culture." Read more about Becky's passion for school librarians in this blog post - https://knowledgequest.aasl.org/know-thy-impact-celebrating-schools-library-month/