By Daniella Rivera Photojournalist: Jared Mazurek: Children were playing outside as bullets started flying
By Steffi Lee Photojournalist: Rachel McPherron: APD, AFD provide latest crime rates
By WASILLA, Alaska (KTUU): Police pursuit through Wasilla ends in 3-vehicle crash
Author: Charles Wohlforth Judge cites city ‘dirty tricks’ in APD discrimination case. Citizens should take notice.
Author: Rep. Adam Wool: We had a good run; now we need to pony up
By Leroy Polk: Fairbanks mother allegedly strangled to death by boyfriend
By Lauren Maxwell: U.S. Army welcomes new commander to Alaska
By Ashleigh Ebert: Iron Dog Race seeks new Executive Director
By Daybreak Staff Workforce Wednesday: Marine coating
By KTVA Web Staff: Alaska Dept. of Education and Early Development seeks feedback
Timeline and Transition: ED Established Milestones
ED has a year from the date of enactment (12.10.15) to issue final regulations. Read the final regulations, guidance, and regulatory information from ED.
Read DEED’s Comments on Proposed Regulations: Assessments (submitted 9.9.16) (pdf)
Read DEED’s Comments on Proposed Regulations: Accountability, State Plans, and Data Reporting (submitted 7.28.16) (pdf)
ESEA Flexibility Waivers end August 1, 2016.
Funds for formula programs such as Titles I-A, I-C, I-D, II-A, and III-A provided to districts for activities during the 2016-17 school year will continue to be administered in accordance with NCLB, not ESSA, based on the FY2016 Consolidated Appropriations Act passed by Congress.
Based on the accountability regulations that were finalized on November 28, 2016, the new State-designed accountability systems will take effect at the beginning of the 2018-19 school year.
