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Jun 12 2019

The Juneau school board meets on June 11, 2019. (Photo by Zoe Grueskin/KTOO)

$20M state grant released to Alaska schools, but future funding remains unclear

By Zoe Grueskin, KTOO | Education, Government, Juneau, Juneau Schools, State Government

School districts across Alaska are looking forward to a bump in their bank accounts from a $20M grant appropriated last year. But the overall outlook for state education spending is far from clear.

By Zoe Grueskin, KTOO | June 12, 2019 4:39 pm

May 24 2019

Using local foods, a Juneau middle school teacher demystifies cooking for kids

By Zoe Grueskin, KTOO | 2 Alaska, Community, Education, Environment, Food, Juneau, Juneau Schools, State Government

For kids who’ve never cooked, smoking their own salmon might seem out of reach. But a Juneau teacher believes it’s just another life skill his students can master — and he shows them how to do it.

By Zoe Grueskin, KTOO | May 24, 2019 1:21 pm

Apr 25 2019

Kelsie Powers (left) receives her Arrow of Light, the highest award a Cub Scout can earn, at a pack meeting on April 20, 2019. Her den leader, Emily Lockie (right) presented the award. Of Kelsie, she said, "She’s a great leader, she’s empathetic, and she’s so good at standing up for what is right." (Photo by Zoe Grueskin/KTOO)

Meet the first girls of Juneau Cub Scouts

By Zoe Grueskin, KTOO | Community, Education, Juneau, Outdoors

The first girls to become Cub Scouts in Juneau have met both support and confrontation in the community.

By Zoe Grueskin, KTOO | April 25, 2019 12:31 pm

Apr 23 2019

Mackenzie Olver (left) and Sandra Bouvier point out Akiuk on a map of Alaska at Dzantik'i Heeni Middle School on April 17, 2019. (Photo by Zoe Grueskin/KTOO)

Juneau students on exchange get a taste of life in Western Alaska

By Zoe Grueskin, KTOO | 2 Alaska, Climate Change, Community, Education, Environment, Juneau, Juneau Schools, Southwest, Subsistence, Western

Juneau middle schoolers traveled to Western Alaska last month as part of a sister school exchange that aims to bridge the gap between urban and rural Alaska.

By Zoe Grueskin, KTOO | April 23, 2019 4:12 pm

Apr 19 2019

Facing declining enrollment, Harborview could lose a teacher next school year

By Zoe Grueskin, KTOO | 2 Alaska, Education, Juneau, Juneau Schools, Local Government, State Government

The Juneau School District allocates teachers to each school based on an ideal student-to-teacher ratio. For Harborview, a shift would likely mean class sizes of up to 30 students.

By Zoe Grueskin, KTOO | April 19, 2019 1:46 pm

Apr 13 2019

Juneau high schoolers headed to world robotics championship

By Zoe Grueskin, KTOO | 2 Alaska, Education, Juneau, Juneau Schools, Science & Tech

A high school robotics team from Juneau is competing in a world championship this month. It’s the first time a team from Southeast Alaska has made it this far.

By Zoe Grueskin, KTOO | April 13, 2019 4:59 pm

Apr 08 2019

Alaska’s rural schools could get a boost in internet speed

By Zoe Grueskin, KTOO | 2 Alaska, Education, Science & Tech, State Government

For the last five years, the state has helped Alaska schools pay for faster internet — up to a point. As technology has advanced, some say it’s time to raise the bar.

By Zoe Grueskin, KTOO | April 8, 2019 5:52 pm

Apr 08 2019

Juneau schools reopen after flooding

By Zoe Grueskin, KTOO | Education, Juneau, Juneau Schools

A water pipe break in the Marie Drake building on Friday caused early releases and took out phone and internet service for most of the district.

By Zoe Grueskin, KTOO | April 8, 2019 1:17 pm

Apr 02 2019

Juneau elementary students to release album of original songs

By Zoe Grueskin, KTOO | 2 Alaska, Community, Education, Juneau, Juneau Schools

With the help of their teacher-and-sometimes-hip-hop-artist, Juneau elementary school students are releasing an album of original songs.

By Zoe Grueskin, KTOO | April 2, 2019 6:53 pm

Mar 28 2019

The Juneau School Board approved an operating budget for fiscal year 2020 at a special meeting on March 26, 2019. (Photo by Zoe Grueskin/KTOO)

Despite state funding uncertainty, Juneau School Board passes budget

By Zoe Grueskin, KTOO | 2 Alaska, Education, Juneau, Juneau Schools, State Government

The approved budget largely maintains the status quo for Juneau schools. But that could change if the Alaska Legislature cuts education funding, as proposed by Gov. Mike Dunleavy.

By Zoe Grueskin, KTOO | March 28, 2019 2:30 pm

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Zoe Grueskin, KTOO

$20M state grant released to Alaska schools, but future funding remains unclear

Using local foods, a Juneau middle school teacher demystifies cooking for kids

Meet the first girls of Juneau Cub Scouts

Juneau students on exchange get a taste of life in Western Alaska

Facing declining enrollment, Harborview could lose a teacher next school year

Juneau high schoolers headed to world robotics championship

Alaska’s rural schools could get a boost in internet speed

Juneau schools reopen after flooding

Juneau elementary students to release album of original songs

Despite state funding uncertainty, Juneau School Board passes budget

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