The Juneau School District began the year with nearly 100 fewer students than projected. As a result, some elementary schools have shuffled around teachers and students.
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Juneau schools begin school year with fewer students than anticipated
The district has 94 fewer students than anticipated, according to district data. Out of all grade levels, kindergarten saw the largest drop in enrollment.