Sitka Adds Teacher To Keep ‘K’ Classes Small

Alaska Public Media | By Ed Ronco

Published September 18, 2012 at 9:18 PM AKDT

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Baranof Elementary School in Sitka has more kindergarteners than it planned for this year. As a result, district officials hired an extra teacher, just five days before the start of school. They say the scramble was worth it, as the first days of school are among the most important in a student’s education.Listen for the full storyDownload Audio