Almost 1 in 5 U.S. students attended schools in districts that were affected by federally declared natural disasters from 2017 through 2019.
Education
Alaska Senate bill seeks to address low graduation rates by allowing tribes to set curriculum
Those who support Senate Bill 34 say it would lead to a drastic improvement in education for Alaska Native communities.
‘Molly of Denali’ explores Filipino Athabascan identity
A new episode of the kids’ show “Molly of Denali” centers around a character named Vera Malakas, who is Filibascan, a combination of Filipino and Athabascan. Those who worked on the show say that representation of Filipino Alaskans will allow more kids to see themselves and their lives on TV.
Alaska House committee proposes using part of rising oil money to fund schools a year ahead of time
The amount is roughly one-third of the additional $3.6 billion the Department of Revenue forecast the state will receive in its spring revenue update on Tuesday.
Storytime returns to Juneau public libraries
There are some changes to storytime. Sign-ups are required now, and masking is encouraged. And it’s in a large room with more floor space and better ventilation.
Coaches, officials and athletes denounce proposed ban on transgender students playing girls’ school sports
Alaskans who showed up or called in to testify were overwhelmingly and vehemently opposed to the bill.
Athletes returning from Juneau tournament spark COVID outbreak in Kake
Kake is experiencing one of its biggest COVID outbreaks since the start of the pandemic.
Better air in classrooms matters beyond COVID. Here’s why schools aren’t there yet
A whole body of research shows that when schools have better air quality, the health and academic benefits are substantial.
Swastika marks escalation in spate of vandalism at Dzántik’i Héeni Middle School
Police are investigating. After KTOO contacted the Anti-Defamation League for comment, the organization said it would reach out to Dzántik’i Héeni to offer support.
Masks will soon be optional in Juneau schools
The new policy is linked to Juneau’s community level and to CDC guidelines. If Juneau is at a medium or low risk level, masks will be optional.