Why did I choose Grayling of all the experiences I had during the race in 2001? I had several memorable experiences there. The first was the weather. The race in 2001 was the warmest it had ever been (but there have been several warmer races since). However, at Grayling on the Yukon River it was …
I had an absolutely fabulous experience when I was the 2008 Iditarod Teacher on the Trail and was able to visit 19 of the 22 checkpoints on the race route that year. And if you asked me to pick my favorite – I couldn’t. I could tell you about a unique, interesting, awe-inspiring experience I …
2023 Iditarod EDU Summer Seminar Newberry, MI, located in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan June 25 – 27, 2023 Registration (only $100) is open for the 2023 Iditarod EDU Summer Seminar in upstate Michigan! We are thrilled to again be offering a Lower 48 professional development experience like no other! With kennel visits, Iditarod educator …
The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race is run along the Iditarod National Historic Trail. The Bureau of Land Management and other entities that own the land which the trail runs through all work in conjunction with the Iditarod Trail Committee to run the race each year. It is Alaska’s only winter National Trail and was …
The Iditarod Education Department is pleased to announce that Kate Newmyer is our 2024 Iditarod Teacher on the TrailTM. Kate accepted this job after a through and rigorous application and selection process. Based on her written application, she was selected as one of 3 finalists that were invited to Alaska prior to this year’s race …
The Iditarod Education Department is pleased to announce that Kate Newmyer is our 2024 Iditarod Teacher on the TrailTM. Kate accepted this job after a through and rigorous application and selection process. Based on her written application, she was selected as one of 3 finalists that were invited to Alaska prior to this year’s race …
Your IditaRead “mushers” may be crossing the finish line soon. Here are the PDFs and jpeg for a black and white or a color finisher’s certificate for you to present to your finishers. Additionally, we want to thank the over 1,200 teachers that signed up for the digital IditaRead program. The suggestion box is live …
In cooperation with the Department of Health and Human Services, and for the purpose of protecting our children and communities, the Iditarod Education Department wants to share these resources for use in your schools. There are mazes, coloring pages, and flyers. Click on each thumbnail to access the documents.
Congratulations to these 3 educators! The Iditarod Education Department has selected them to be the finalists for the 2024 Iditarod Teacher on the Trail™️. Each year, teachers from around the world apply for this honor starting with a portfolio submission, due December 1. This portfolio takes months to compile because it includes showcase lessons, experiences …
Congratulations to these 3 educators! The Iditarod Education Department has selected them to be the finalists for the 2024 Iditarod Teacher on the Trail™️. Each year, teachers from around the world apply for this honor starting with a portfolio submission, due December 1. This portfolio takes months to compile because it includes showcase lessons, experiences …
