Two University of Alaska Board of Regents appointees faced criticism from state lawmakers at a Senate Education Committee meeting Wednesday as part of their confirmation process.
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University of Alaska Board vote to remove DEI language draws concerns of Open Meetings Act violations
The decision by the University of Alaska Board of Regents to scrub mentions of diversity, equity and inclusion is legal, but it has sparked criticism from the university community for a lack of transparency in the process.
Juneau Assembly and School Board continue to grapple with Dzantik’i Heeni playground designs
The committees haven’t made a final decision on any designs for the campus that houses two schools with elementary-age students.
Alaskan television producer shares the importance of Indigenous representation in children’s media
“Molly of Denali” producer Sydney Isaacs-Hulstine helped create an episode of children’s show “Work It Out Wombats!” featuring an Alaska Native character.
President Trump’s executive order could shutter the Department of Education. What does that mean for Alaskans?
If the executive order disrupts federal funding, hundreds of millions of dollars are at stake in Alaska.
Disability advocates rally in Juneau to push for better services
People with disabilities marched to the state Capitol Wednesday with care providers and advocates.