Alaska’s student absenteeism problem got worse after school pandemic closures, following national trend
Alaska students were absent at a higher rate than in any other state during the 2021-2022 school year, according to an Associated Press analysis.
Dimond teacher named finalist for National Teacher of the Year award
Cat Walker is the second Alaskan finalist for the national award in as many years.
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.
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy jams with Service High jazz band
Five members of the swing band showed up to jam — and offer a few pointers — with the 9 a.m. jazz band class.
Lawsuit says Alaska statute allowing public funding to go to private schools is unconstitutional
Some private schools publicize how state program can offset tuition.
As Anchorage students return to classrooms, COVID risk and learning loss top list of concerns
While relatively few COVID-19 tests have come back positive, the latest grade data shows an increase in failing marks.
Dunleavy’s education funding veto leaves Juneau School District with budget gap
Juneau School District leaders built a budget around an assumed $430 increase to the base student allocation. The governor's veto makes that $340.
Funding remains a key sticking point in education bill debate
Leaders of the state House and Senate say they've found some common ground, but education funding remains a key sticking point.
Successive snow days leave Anchorage schools reliant on remote learning
Some parents, including those who have had to stay home from work, have criticized the lack of plowing and the cancellation of in-person school.
In Goodnews Bay, the Pledge of Allegiance is a way to speak Yup’ik in school
There's no Yup’ik teacher in Goodnews Bay, so for now, the students practice by reciting the Pledge of Allegiance in Yup’ik instead. Listen now
Study: To hire and keep teachers in remote Alaska, school districts need to pay a lot more
Districts that cannot pay such high salaries need to look at other solutions like improved working conditions.
Divided Alaska House calls for stay of homeschool decision until mid-2025
The two-page “sense of the House” approved by a 20-18 vote Wednesday supports a stay of the judge’s ruling through the end of June 2025.
Politics take center stage as Anchorage school board race gets underway
After a year of difficult decision-making more people are interested in influencing the non-partisan body.
Former Alaska Gov. Sean Parnell selected to lead University of Alaska Anchorage
Parnell, a Republican, served as governor from 2009 to 2014.
Mat-Su schools book ban goes to federal judge for oral arguments
Parents and students sued the school district over the book removal of 56 books without review from school libraries last April.
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.
University of Alaska announces initial agreement with graduate workers on contract through 2026
The university described the pact as a tentative initial agreement that must go through more steps before it goes into effect.
Alaska senators say $1,000 increase to per student funding is ‘beginning of a conversation’
A bill introduced Wednesday proposes the highest single-year increase to the base student allocation, but some say it’s not enough.
Sitka raptors visit Petersburg schools
Owlison the owl and Jake the hawk from the Alaska Raptor Center in Sitka recently paid Petersburg students a visit.
Online engagement rates rebound, some meal sites to close as Anchorage school year inches toward summer
Clarifying the grading policy could have incentivized students to log back on.