Panel presentation at 7 PM, Q & A to follow. Join ISER for a seminar exploring how we finance education in Alaska, including the history of the school funding system, how our investments compare with those in other states, the impact of funding decisions on our schools and students, and how other states determine funding adequacy and mechanisms.
Early childhood educators are uniquely positioned to advance equity by providing culturally-responsive early learning environments and developing respectful and reciprocal relationships with families. Culturally-responsive teaching practices recognize the diverse cultures of children and families as strengths and empower children through cultural values of their family heritage (Gay, 2010).
ISER Diane Hirshberg was lead editor of a book published in January 2023 titled Education, Equity and Inclusion: Teaching and Learning for a Sustainable North. This book, a project of the UArctic Thematic Network on Teacher Education for Social Justice and Diversity, explores the provision of education in the Arctic, focusing on challenges and innovations in meeting the needs of diverse learners in remote and rapidly changing contexts. Hirshberg also was lead author for the chapter titled “Adaptation Isn’t Just for the Tundra: Rethinking Teaching and Schooling in Alaska’s Arctic.”
Bodø (High North News): The High North Hero of 2023 is Professor Diane Hirshberg of the Institute of Social and Economic Research, University of Alaska Anchorage. She thanks her mother for her commitment to social changes and has a burning engagement for the Arctic Youth.
Bodø (High North News): The High North Hero of 2023 is Professor Diane Hirshberg of the Institute of Social and Economic Research, University of Alaska Anchorage.