"Make it Monday" forum - Academies of Anchorage
This forum features a presentation on the new Academies of Anchorage (AoA) program by Dr. Kersten Johnson, Senior Director, Secondary Teaching and Learning at the Anchorage School District. It will include a brief overview followed by a Q&A session that emphasizes a community-driven approach to the AoA program.
Panelists:
- Dr. Jharrett Bryantt, Superintendent, Anchorage School District
- Denise Runge, Provost, University of Alaska (via ZOOM)
- Jenna Wright, President, AEDC
- and Kathleen McArdle, President/CEO, Anchorage Chamber
Education plays a vital role in preparing our students for the future. However, the landscape of the future has drastically changed for our students, including how we prepare our students for college and careers. For example, 70% of jobs in today’s job market require some sort of technical training. Flashback to 40 years ago and it was only about 20%. Big difference. Big change. It means ASD has to change and transform the way we prepare our students for their future as adults after high school.
Since 2021, ASD has been researching how to make the needed changes. The research zeroed in on revamping the high school experience. This led our team to the Ford Motor Company Fund and its program, Ford Next Generation Learning or Ford NGL. Ford NGL will support the Anchorage School District as we work extensively with the community to help prepare future scientists, inventors, public service employees, entrepreneurs, etc. It’s a mobilization of educators, employers, and community leaders to prepare the next generation workforce.
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UPCOMING FORUMS
Noon to 1 pm - Presentation
Registration is due by 5 pm the Thursday prior, but please RSVP at your earliest convenience. A $2 fee will be added to all walk-in registrations, and available seating is not guaranteed.
- General Admission + Lunch: $35 Members / $40 Non-Members
- Table Reservation (Seats 8): $230 Members / $280 Non-Members
- Coffee Table Reservation: $13 Members / $15 Non-Members
- Students: $15 w/ID
- Virtual via Zoom: $10 Members / $15 Non-Members
- Punch Card (10 lunches): $330 Members / $380 Non-Members
CANCELLATION NOTE: For a full refund, registration must be canceled by 5 pm the Thursday prior. No refunds will be given after this date. If you do not arrive by 12:00 pm, your seat will be forfeited. All registrations are transferable to another person upon your request.
