UAA School of Education

08/31/2026

To all of our current and returning UAA students: join us at the School of Education’s Fall Open House! Whether you're finalizing your current degree or exploring advanced pathways, stop by to meet our faculty and staff, connect with fellow peers, and learn how we can support your ongoing journey into the teaching profession. 🎉🍏

📅 When: Thursday, September 10th
🕠 Time: 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
📍 Where: School of Education Literacy Lounge, PSB 102
🎒 Who: Prospective students, new students, and all current UAA students

See what makes our learning community special. We’re excited to meet Alaska’s next generation of educators! 💚💛

08/24/2026

🌟 Meet our 2026-2027 Ambassadors! 🌟

Our Ambassadors are student volunteers who serve as welcoming representatives of the School of Education. Ambassadors provide authentic peer perspectives to prospective students and families and help bring SOE’s mission to life through outreach, connection, and community engagement.

🍏 Are you looking to join the SOE Ambassador Program? Explore the Ambassador site to learn more and stay up to date on next year’s application deadlines:
https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/academics/school-of-education/student-success/soe-ambassador.cshtml

📷 (L–R):
Bernadette Brown (Alumni Association Board Member & SOE Graduate Student), Thalia Bunton (SOE BA Student), Alyana Baltazar (SOE BA Student), Tanner Gobel (SOE BA Student), Darlene MacKinnon, Melissa Thomson (SOE BA Student), and Melanie Saeteurn (SOE AAS Student)

08/20/2026

🔎 Take a look at these objects on the table. Ask a preschooler which one is alive. The rabbit is easy. The plant starts an argument. And a surprising number of children will say Alexa — because it answers them.

🍂 New this fall at UAA: Young Children in an AI-Enabled World. Take apart an app built for education. Find out who's collecting what. Design an AI literacy activity that needs no screen. Write an AI policy a school could actually adopt.

📍 EDEC A190-803 · 3 credits · fully online · no prerequisites · Aug 24–Dec 5; Register in UAOnline: CRN 76693

08/20/2026

📣 This is your last chance to join a course designed specifically for educators building their practice in Alaska’s unique communities! 📣

ED A555K: Induction into Teaching in Alaskan Communities
Build the knowledge, confidence, and cultural grounding you need to thrive where you teach. This course fulfills the State of Alaska requirements for:
✔️ Alaska Studies
✔️ Multicultural Education / Cross‑Cultural Communication

📅 August 25, 2026 – May 11, 2027
🕟 Tuesdays, 4:30–6:30 PM (Zoom)
📚 6 credits
📖 Required books included

Enrollment is limited to educators living and teaching in eligible rural Alaska districts. A few spots remain, and registration is first come, first served.

Last Call — Register Now! Course begins next week.
🔗 https://bit.ly/akinduction26

08/18/2026

No application required. Take a single course as a non-degree student. Credits can apply toward the M.Ed. in Teaching & Learning or another UAA graduate degree. Contact the college at [email protected] with questions, and register at alaska.edu/UAOnline by August 31.

08/17/2026

08/13/2026

🎉 We’re hiring a Student Assistant in the UAA School of Education! 🎉

Want a campus job that’s flexible, welcoming, and lets you support future educators? Come join our team! The School of Education is looking for a fun, organized, people‑centered student assistant to help keep our office running smoothly.

✨ Perfect for students who love connecting with people
✨ Flexible hours that fit your class schedule
✨ A warm, encouraging office environment
✨ Great experience for any major
📍 Anchorage campus
💼 Part‑time student position

🔗 Apply here: https://careers.alaska.edu/jobs/school-of-education-student-assistant-anchorage-alaska-united-states-cc55b2a9-5bbb-435e-9919-e9874fd328e6

We’d love to have you on our team — you’ll learn a ton, meet wonderful people, and make a real impact on future educators. 🍎

Become part of the School of Education (SOE) team as a Student Assistant! This position is ideal for a student who is friendly, organized, and eager to gain professional office experience. Duties include assisting visitors, managing phone communications, and supporting daily administrative operation...

08/03/2026

🌲 Are you a new teacher in rural Alaska? 🌲

Build the knowledge, confidence, and cultural understanding you need to thrive in your community!

ED A555K: An Induction into Teaching in Alaskan Communities fulfills the State of Alaska requirements for both:
✔️ Alaska Studies
✔️ Multicultural Education/Cross-Cultural Communication

📅 August 25, 2026 – May 11, 2027
🕟 Tuesdays | 4:30–6:30 PM (Zoom)
📚 6 credits
📖 Required books included

Please note: Enrollment is limited to educators living and teaching in eligible rural Alaska school districts. Space is limited, and registration is first come, first served.

Learn more and sign up today:
🔗 https://bit.ly/akinduction26

07/28/2026

Earlier this year in May, the Rural Education in the North (REN) consortium hosted a powerful discussion panel at the UArctic Congress 2026!

Dr. Tim Jester, professor and program lead for the UAA MEd Teaching and Learning program, was one of the panelists representing the UAA School of Education.

Academics and practitioners from across the North shared early findings from eight case studies exploring culturally grounded, place‑based, and community‑driven approaches to rural education.

🔗 📑 Read more about the research project and discussion here:
https://www.uarctic.org/news/2026/7/rural-education-in-the-north-ren-discussion-panel-at-uarctic-congress-2026/

The Rural Education in the North (REN) research project aims to further strengthen the UArctic Thematic Network for Teacher Education for Social Justice and Diversity through research activities examining rural education provision across the north.

07/13/2026

Join us in celebrating Bernadette Brown as both an SOE Ambassador and a UAA Alumni Association Board Member! ✨

Bernadette graduated in 2025 with her Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education and a minor in Nutrition, and she is now continuing her journey at UAA by pursuing an M.Ed. in Teaching and Learning. As an Ambassador and Board Member, she brings her passion for early learning, community connection, and student advocacy to the forefront.

We’re proud to have her leadership, energy, and commitment shaping the future of our programs and our community! 💚💛