The UA K-12 Outreach program works to enhance education across Alaska by developing
strong partnerships focused on teacher recruitment, development, and retention. It
aims to grow local educators, support new teachers, and promote culturally responsive,
place-based education. The ultimate goal is to strengthen the overall quality and
effectiveness of teaching in Alaska’s schools.
Vision
The UA K-12 Outreach program envisions a future where every student in Alaska is taught
by a great teacher. This reflects a commitment to ensuring equitable access to high-quality
education through a strong, well-supported teaching workforce.
UA K-12 Outreach is committed to partnerships that support quality education in Alaska
by promoting place-based approaches and culturally responsive pedagogy across all
programs. It offers research-based resources and continuing education opportunities
in support of state, university, and district-led Grow Your Own initiatives, in collaboration
with tribal entities and community partners.
The Alaska Statewide Mentor Project exists to lift up and support the profession of
teaching in Alaska. The project provides individualized support to first- and second-year
teachers, developing an effective teaching force that is responsive to the various
academic needs and cultural backgrounds of all students.
Educators Rising Alaska fosters excellence within the state by supporting middle school
through collegiate-level students on their path to become Alaska educators. Our purpose
is to inspire students from across the state, creating a scaffold on which rural and
urban students can be encouraged and nurturing their enthusiasm to become future educators,
administrators, counselors, aides, and supporting staff.
