Anchorage student accused of having gun
Anchorage police were called to a high school after getting a report of a student with a gun.
Sandy Hook kids face 1st classes since shooting
The more than 400 students are attending classes Thursday at a refurbished school in a neighboring town that has been given the same name as their old school.
Peace group helps bring Muslim students to Juneau
A decade ago, as the United States was getting more and more entangled in war in Afghanistan and Iraq, a small group of Juneau residents founded Juneau People for Peace and Justice. The group continues to be a visible and vocal organization dedicated to cultivating the message of peace.
AK Democrats to offer student loan rate relief
Democrats in the state House will take another shot at providing relief for Alaska students taking out loans for higher education.
Parnell proposes Alaska Grown school lunch funding
Gov. Sean Parnell’s proposed fiscal year 2014 operating budget would continue funding to put Alaska Grown foods on school lunch menus.
The $3 million “Nutritional … more
UAF lands $1.9M for linguistics programs
The University of Alaska Fairbanks has won a $1.9 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to support Alaska Native language programs.
Glacier Valley Elementary violinists play for special guests
Eight-year-old violinists and arts in Juneau schools have drawn the John F. Kennedy Center to the capital city. Representatives from the nation’s performing arts center are scoping out Juneau as a finalist for the Any Given Child program.
School district reviewing security procedures
Visitors to Juneau schools should expect a little tighter security.
The recent horrific shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut has prompted a look … more
Getting to Graduation gathers students and community to talk about dropout crisis
Juneau public broadcasting’s months-long American Graduate project culminated Dec. 10 in Getting to Graduation, a community discussion broadcasted live on TV, radio and online.
The … more
Local foods shake up the menu at Thunder Mountain High School
Salmon and halibut on a school lunch menu – it’s been happening in Juneau as the school district looks for healthier and more local foods for kids.
