The pandemic forced these families to try new education formats. Now, they want to stick with it.
While some families who tried homeschooling last year hated it, others were introduced to a more customizable format that they’d like to keep exploring.
Wide-ranging Alaska House education bill would boost school funding but faces uncertain future
The legislation includes priorities important to many Republicans in the Alaska House, but some key lawmakers say they have doubts.
Recruitment opportunities dry up, teachers back out as districts look to hire for fall
In Alaska, where more than half the teachers come from outside the state, recruitment and retention becomes even more of a challenge during a pandemic.
Anchorage mayor, school district spar over face masks
Dueling social media posts show the leader of Alaska’s largest city and Alaska’s largest school district are at odds over masking school children.
Alaska pediatricians agree with national org, encourage in-person school this fall
They say it's important to consider the risks of keeping children out of school; schools can and should reopen where it's safe to do so.