A decade ago, as the United States was getting more and more entangled in war in Afghanistan and Iraq, a small group of Juneau residents founded Juneau People for Peace and Justice. The group continues to be a visible and vocal organization dedicated to cultivating the message of peace.
Education
Parnell proposes Alaska Grown school lunch funding
Gov. Sean Parnell’s proposed fiscal year 2014 operating budget would continue funding to put Alaska Grown foods on school lunch menus. The $3 million “Nutritional Alaskan Foods in Schools” program is available to all 54 school districts this year. The grant reimburses participating districts that buy Alaska fish, produce and even honey. Scott Ruby directs…
Glacier Valley Elementary violinists play for special guests
Eight-year-old violinists and arts in Juneau schools have drawn the John F. Kennedy Center to the capital city. Representatives from the nation’s performing arts center are scoping out Juneau as a finalist for the Any Given Child program.
School district reviewing security procedures
Visitors to Juneau schools should expect a little tighter security. The recent horrific shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Connecticut has prompted a look at security at each of the 12 school buildings in the district. District officials have been reviewing emergency preparedness plans for a variety of emergency situations. Superintendent Glenn Gelbrich says…
Getting to Graduation gathers students and community to talk about dropout crisis
Juneau public broadcasting’s months-long American Graduate project culminated Dec. 10 in Getting to Graduation, a community discussion broadcasted live on TV, radio and online. The project, spearheaded by KTOO, KRNN, KXLL and 360 North, was a result of a grant to get local stations involved in discussing the dropout crisis facing many communities. In Juneau,…
Local foods shake up the menu at Thunder Mountain High School
Salmon and halibut on a school lunch menu – it’s been happening in Juneau as the school district looks for healthier and more local foods for kids.