Many walked to the Alaska State Capitol to demand a response from lawmakers.
Education
Alaska Pacific will partner with Seattle University to offer the state’s first law program
Alaska is the only state without a law school, forcing prospective lawyers to leave the state.
Alaska school year could start in September under new proposal
Sen. Jesse Bjorkman, R-Nikiski, introduced the bill and said the later start date would allow students to spend more time on subsistence activities and working in construction or tourism jobs.
Juneau School District announces principals and assistant principals for next year
The district’s school closure plan means fewer school administrator positions, but they didn’t lay anyone off.
Missteps from Alaska’s Education Department could cost the state millions in federal grants
The state government did not comply with requirements for pandemic relief funds, according to a letter from the United States Department of Education. The result is a federal “high risk” designation that could cost the state.
Dunleavy signs bill increasing internet speeds at many Alaska public schools
House Bill 193 increases the state funding match for a federal grant program that pays for internet access.
Legislature relaunches Alaska Children’s Caucus
The new caucus is focused on providing support to children from birth to adulthood.
Senate passes fast-tracked rural school broadband bill, Dunleavy promises quick signature
The bill increases the amount of state money provided to school districts to purchase broadband service.
Alaska House passes rural-school internet bill on fast-track timeline after education veto
Legislators must act quickly: March 27 is the federal deadline for rural school districts to apply for funding that pays for nine in every 10 dollars of their internet bills.
Anchorage Democrat alleges governor threatened Republicans before veto vote, prompting denials
Fairbanks’ school board president amplifies a version of the claims, but targets say the allegations are baseless.