The Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska now has a direct agreement with the federal government to receive reimbursements for child welfare services.
Jamie Diep
Education Reporter, KTOO
"I strive to tell stories that highlight the triumphs, struggles and resilience of students from all backgrounds as they navigate a constantly changing world."
In their free time, Jamie’s probably playing their oboe or exploring the outdoors.
‘Stories of Kake’ combines Lingít and English literacy with storytelling for students
Students in Kake worked on poetry and storytelling in English and Lingít this school year. The project is culminating in a community event and podcast episode this Wednesday.
‘Molly of Denali’ will stop producing new content after fifth season airs
The PBS Kids show will continue to air upcoming episodes, and its library of content will still be available for the coming years.
Bill to create tribally-run public schools progresses through Alaska Legislature
The bill would create and fund a pilot program for five tribally-run public schools in the state, but it still has a long way to go before becoming law.
Juneau’s child advocacy center holds Superhero Walk amid funding instability
Alaska’s child advocacy centers serve children who have experienced or witnessed abuse, but it’s unclear if the state will fill a $5.5 million funding gap.
Juneau families rally to support child care funding as Legislature teeters on fiscal cliff
Millions of dollars slated for child care funding were among the many budget cuts Alaska state Senators made last week, in an effort to balance the deficit.