Newtok’s school loses power plant in fire
The Western Alaska village of Newtok has lost power at its local school due to a Thursday fire, according to state officials.
With uncertainty about how school will look in the fall, Anchorage parents turn to home school
Some parents are concerned about health, others are looking for educational certainty.
In Kodiak, state funding cuts mean bigger class sizes and higher costs for families
The Kodiak Island Borough School District was counting on a one-time funding boost approved by the state Legislature.
From ‘pandemic pods’ to private tutors, Anchorage Facebook group offers support
Following a national trend, many families are finding support and resources on social media.
Social issues separate candidates in 3 Anchorage School Board races
Angela Frank is running against incumbent Dora Wilson for seat F, Chelsea Pohland is running against incumbent Carl Jacobs for Seat G, and Kay Schuster is running against incumbent Pat Higgins for Seat E.
States beyond Alaska were surprised by COVID education grant requirement, expert says
State lawmakers got some perspective on a COVID-related education funding dispute between Alaska and the federal government on Wednesday.
Former Abbott Loop elementary students and staff find a new home at Kasuun
The Anchorage School District welcomed students back to school Thursday. For the 268 students who attended Abbott Loop Elementary, it was a day of transition.
Anchorage high school seniors begin pandemic-style pomp and circumstance ceremonies
Students and teachers mourn the loss of the traditional ceremony and search for ways to mark the occasion.
Juneau leaders begin talks over $4.7M school district deficit
A $30 increase to base student allocation isn't enough to keep the district out of a deficit as costs go up and enrollment goes down.
Anchorage’s Service High principal resigns after investigation into ‘community concerns’
Allen Wardlaw had been on administrative leave since April when the district said it launched an investigation into concerns linked to him.
Juneau seeks proposals to fill space in closing schools
City Manager Katie Koester said the buildings could be used for child care, housing or anything else that might benefit the community.
Little Diomede school aiming to reopen by end of week
School officials say the building didn't suffer any structural damage when it was struck by the partially collapsed city building in November.
Ketchikan community members raise Title IX concerns to school board
Representatives of Ketchikan High School’s volleyball team came to the Ketchikan School Board on Wednesday with a long list of complaints, including gender bias, alleged violations of Title IX, and objectification of the athletes involved in volleyball. Listen Now
Gruening Middle School teachers and staff take first look at earthquake damage
Gruening suffered the most damage of any school in the district during the earthquake and will receive the bulk of the money in the school bond proposal for repairs and seismic upgrades.
When will the Anchorage School District reopen to students? Possibly mid-October, district says
Superintendent Deena Bishop says the decreasing number of covid cases in the city is a good sign for resuming in person learning.
Anchorage School Board passes a budget that largely relies on savings and one-time funds
The roughly $900 million budget is about 6% larger than this year’s.
APU professor finds when it comes to salary, majors matter more than colleges
Professor Dale Lehman built a model to analyze how much colleges contribute to their graduates’ earning potential. His conclusion? Not much.
Anchorage School District announces new safety upgrades as schools prepare to welcome students
As Anchorage students prepare to go back to school next week, several schools have new safety upgrades.
Majority of Alaska students will start the school year under universal mask policies
A comparison of mask policies from school districts around the state show the majority of districts, urban and rural, have implemented universal mask policies for the start of the school year.