The Juneau School District is holding its annual School Summit Thursday evening. Billed as a report card to the public, school administrators will explain the school district vision, the strategic plan, academic progress as well as indicators of success.
Education
School district and JEA reach tentative agreement
The Juneau School District and Juneau Education Association have reached a tentative agreement for a new one-year contract.
Hall pass: Alaska schools waiting to be excused from No Child Left Behind
The state of Alaska in September will ask the federal government to approve new education standards to replace the so-called No Child Left Behind program.
Majority of Alaska schools fall short of education targets
Less than half Alaska public schools made “adequate yearly progress” last year under the federal education law.
Boy chef from Juneau headed to Washington, DC
Ten-year-old Aaron Blust of Juneau is an inspired chef. His salmon dish is getting him and his family a trip to Washington, D.C.
Earned a Say? Then speak up
As Alaska ages, Social Security and Medicare benefits become more important.