My adventures on the trail took place a long time ago – before Wi-fi, Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram. In those days in Alaska, finding Internet access at each landing was a challenging adventure, to say the least. I usually found it at a school, a community center or in the home of some kind and …
You can learn a lot from a sled dog! The Iditarod Trail Committee embodies an education department that reaches worldwide. Read on to learn more about the Iditarod EDU and some of its many and varied applications. Teacher on the Trail – a professional development program like no other! After a rigorous application and interview …
You can learn a lot from a sled dog! The Iditarod embodies an education department that reaches worldwide. Read on to learn more about the Iditarod EDU and some of its many and varied applications. You can contact Jane Holmes, Director of Education, about these programs or with any questions. Email Jane.Holmes@iditarod.com #1 …
It’s time to take your career to the next level. Apply now to be the 2023 Iditarod Teacher on the Trail and add your name to Iditarod history. Applications are being accepted through December 1, 2021; three finalists will be selected to complete the next steps at the 2022 race. You can read about the …
Jack London, Gary Paulsen, the true story of Togo written by Iditarod finisher Pam Flowers, and a stunning 40th anniversary edition of Official Race Art by Jon and Jona Van Zyle. Teens can appreciate the timeless tales and history in these works. Recommended reading lists for Teen Nonfiction and Teen Fiction.
In some places, school will be starting in just over a month and your middle-schooler is likely to be involved in some novel studies if they haven’t already been given summer reading. Our Middle Grades fiction and non-fiction recommended book lists have some excellent examples of people and animals overcoming hardships and challenges and discovering …
pictures: George Nyce (L), the village of Takotana (R) photos by Herb Brambley The Takotna Incident : A Memorable Moment from 2010 Along the Iditarod Trail I was walking toward the school in Takotna when out of nowhere another human being appeared. No place to run. No alleys to duck into. What do I do? …
As we get closer to halfway through summer, students often need serious inspiration to be motivated to read. The books we have on our Elementary Fiction and Elementary Nonfiction lists are bursting with tales of inspiration, daring, adventure, and acceptance. With beloved characters like Balto and Togo and inspiring new stories like Sled Dog School, …
Although it applies to thousands of Iditarod mushers, only the designer of this Official Iditarod Finisher’s license plate can lay claim to it. Fred Agree, of Homer, Alaska made his way to the volunteer picnic this year, and I was fortunate enough to make a connection with him to get this story that some …
Summer is ticking along and kids have all kinds of activities going on, but there are always those moments for relaxing, filling time between the water park and the summer movie series, and riding in the car to the next great vacation destination. Or use reading goals to incentivize reading for your student; they will …
