The NN Cannery in Naknek was in operation almost continuously from 1895 until 2015. In early October, 19 students at Bristol Bay High School took part in a digital workshop to document stories of the people who worked there.
Education
Redefining sports: Petersburg High School supports starting a video gaming team
The Alaska School Activities Association may accept esports as a sanctioned sport soon. Over 30 schools in the state already have esports teams starting up this fall.
Mat-Su teacher accused of sexual misconduct with children, district reaching out to families
The Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District is reaching out to more than 300 families of children who had classes with a popular teacher now accused of inappropriately touching children.
School board swears in new members tonight
Three new school board members will be sworn. Elizabeth Siddon, Paul Kelly and Kevin Allen ran unopposed for three open seats on the board in last week’s municipal election.
Governor declares emergency for Alaska Native languages
Gov. Walker’s order directs the state to use traditional place names on state signs and to promote indigenous languages in public education.
Kids can cast their votes in Juneau mock mayoral election
Parents looking for a way to engage their children in Juneau’s local election can take advantage of a Kids Vote event this weekend and next.
UA regents to meet in Juneau this week
The meeting agenda includes updates on the university’s compliance with federal requirements for handling sexual discrimination, harassment and assault. It also includes progress on Strategic Pathways, the university’s comprehensive cost-cutting plan now in its third and final phase.
At remote Cape Peirce, Bristol Bay students experience the environment first-hand
Eight Bristol Bay middle schoolers did something particularly adventurous with their summer vacations – they attended the Cape Peirce marine science and culture camp on the southwest tip of the Togiak National Wildlife Refuge.
New F-35s at Eielson Air Force Base have local schools preparing for influx
The basing of F-35 fighters at Eielson Air Force Base will increase the number of school-age kids in the Fairbanks North Star Borough.
State test scores show Juneau students improving in math, science and language arts
It’s a positive trend, but the snapshots of test scores show plenty of room for improvement.