Leaping Libby here, the puppy who dreams of being a real sled dog someday. Now that the snow is flying, it’s getting more serious around here. The team gets howling when it’s time to hook up to the sleds. They focus on pulling-pulling-pulling. They slam into their harnesses, trying to get the sled to go …
The Iditarod Education Department is pleased to announce our 2023 Iditarod Teacher on the Trail, Julianne Westrich. Juli is the Iditarod’s 24th Teacher on the Trail, a title earned through a rigorous application and selection process. Based on her written application, she was selected as one of 3 finalists that were invited to Alaska to …
The Iditarod Education Department is pleased to announce our 2023 Iditarod Teacher on the Trail, Julianne Westrich. Juli is the Iditarod’s 24th Teacher on the TrailTM, a title earned through a rigorous application and selection process. Based on her written application, she was selected as one of 3 finalists that were invited to Alaska to …
In Nome, the Teacher on the Trail has many opportunities to interact in the community and Jim Deprez was lucky enough to be interviewed by “Alaska’s Oldest Newspaper”, the Nome Nugget. Jim spoke with Peter Leowi while he was in Nome, both of them greeting the finishing mushers. Thank you Nome Nugget!. This edition is …
It’s that time again – race time! The teams are burning up the trail and the Insider crew is trying to keep up with them. The Iditarod EDU department is committed to helping you busy teachers find useful Insider video clips for teaching. Check here daily for updates on the newest video clips posted and …
Race sponsorship allows us to offer free Insider content to educators of Alaska schools and homeschools. This free exclusive access to all of the Ultimate Insider in the Schools content – GPS Tracker, video clips, live coverage, and new digitized IditaRead program access – is offered in support of education of students, their families, and …
Have you been looking for an easy and ready to use Iditarod activity?Here is the updated version of Brian HIckox’s, 2019 Teacher on the Trail, Iditarod Scavenger Hunt. This activity is a great one to touch base on many of the important points of the race as well as answers many common questions.
The Iditarod Education Department has closed registration for the upcoming March conference. We are at capacity for attendees and excited to roll out the best conference we can. If you are interested in future conferences, please email Jane Holmes, Director of Education, at jane.holmes@iditarod.com . We hope to expand our conference offerings back to include …
We are beyond thrilled and thankful for the overwhelming acceptance of our author meet and greet and book fair event Friday, March 4 from 11:00 – 11:50 in the Redington Room at the Lakefront Hotel in Anchorage. We couldn’t ask for a more iconic line up of Iditarod authors and are hoping a few more …
Each year teachers from around the world apply for the Iditarod Teacher on the Trail position. The process is long and complex starting with a portfolio submission, due December 1, which includes showcase lessons, experiences and background that are helpful to performing the tasks of the Teacher on the Trail, letters of support from districts …
