Juneau, Alaska (KINY) – The Alaska Department of Education and Early Development (DEED) announces the release of the 2022-2023 Alaska System of Academic Readiness (AK STAR) and Alaska Science assessment results.
DEED initiated a multi-year approach to formulate and assess AK STAR, which included the development of Achievement Level Descriptors and a standard-setting process in 2022, followed by a validation study and policy review in 2023.
This meticulous process ensures that the achievement levels accurately reflect student performance and effectively inform schools, teachers, families, and students about their progress toward mastering the Alaska Content Standards.
As districts are currently administering the 2023-2024 AK STAR and Alaska Science assessments, DEED anticipates maintaining a regular reporting schedule, with scores scheduled for an early fall release.
By the beginning of the 2024-2025 school year, districts will have access to two years of student performance data, enabling them to establish performance targets, identify areas of strength for reinforcement, and pinpoint areas of growth requiring additional support and resources.
DEED is pleased to note a slight increase in participation rates across all student groups from the 2021-2022 to the 2022-2023 assessment administrations.
