As their public school deteriorates, Sleetmute residents worry their community isn’t far behind
"I feel like us upriver people are just being neglected," said Agnes Sanford, vice president of the Sleetmute Tribal Council.
Disagreements between Alaska House Republicans stalled education work for 3 weeks
The House Education Committee didn't meet for three weeks starting Feb. 14, denying Gov. Mike Dunleavy a channel of support for his ideas.
New poll says Alaskans support ‘large’ education funding increase, child care bill, federal trawling ban
Half of Alaskans favor a per-student increase of $680 or more, the same amount the House and Senate passed in recent weeks.
Many Alaska charter school principals oppose Dunleavy’s plan for state approval option
Alaska charter principals say they greatly favor the existing local control of school districts.
Bungled FAFSA rollout delays college decisions for Alaska’s high school seniors
Alaska has the nation’s lowest percentage of high school seniors who’ve submitted the FAFSA so far.
With Dunleavy veto threat looming, lawmakers work toward common ground on education
Dunleavy has to sign or veto the bill by March 14, or it becomes law without his signature.
Anchorage School Board reinstates most classroom budget cuts after passage of bipartisan education bill
The school board has until July to make changes if additional state funding falls through.
Dunleavy demands additional concessions before he’ll sign bipartisan education bill
Gov. Mike Dunleavy says he'll veto the bill if lawmakers don't address his priorities.
Gov. Mike Dunleavy says bipartisan education funding bill ‘falls far short’
The bill would increase the base per-student state funding to school districts by $680, the first substantial increase since 2016. The bill would also provide new support to charter and correspondence schools and offer funding to help young students struggling to read.
Mat-Su School Board bans 1 book after months of committee review
An advisory committee recommended removal of the novel “This Ends with Us,” for its depiction of domestic violence.
American Library Association president hears about struggles and successes from Alaska librarians
While the state faces unique logistical challenges, Emily Drabinski says that many problems facing Alaska librarians are happening across the country.
Juneau School Board votes to consolidate schools
The plan will put seventh and eighth grades at Thunder Mountain High School and ninth through 12th grades at Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé.
Federal education officials say Alaska owes millions to Juneau, Kenai and North Slope school districts
Rules attached to the funding prevented states from disproportionately reducing their funding to high-need districts.
6 things to know about Alaska charter schools and why they’re No. 1 in the nation
Principals from Alaska’s top-ranked charter school point to a variety of reasons for their success.
Anchorage School District restores elementary art classes in budget proposal
The school board will vote on the final budget proposal next week.
Fairbanks North Star Borough School board hears about impending school closures
Members heard about the closures of Ben Eielson Jr./Sr. High School and Ticasuk Brown Elementary School, as well as the possibility of closing two more elementary schools.
Education funding and outcomes | Talk of Alaska
What is the best way to support students, teachers and schools for Alaska’s future? We discuss educational outcomes and funding on this Talk of Alaska.
Future of education bill uncertain after rural lawmakers raise early objections
Three members representing areas off the road system voted against a key procedural question, throwing the future of the bill into limbo.
Kenai Central students get a behind-the-scenes look at career options
This year’s job shadow day saw about 25 business participants, including Marathon Petroleum, Duke’s Transmission, Full Auto Repair and more.
Anchorage school employee arrested after police say he assaulted a student
Police say the paraprofessional “put his hands” on a Baxter Elementary student following a disagreement on the playground.