Federal COVID-19 protocols that were mandatory for last year’s cruise season are optional now, but cruise lines visiting Alaska are still expected to follow them this year.
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Students with disabilities have a right to qualified teachers — but there’s a shortage
In 2019, 44 states reported special education teacher shortages to the federal government. This school year, that number jumped to 48.
On 4/20, Alaska House passes bill on marijuana records, underage possession
The bill’s supporters say past convictions for something that is now legal shouldn’t be a barrier to opportunities like employment or housing.
Mock M&M election teaches Alaskans about ranked choice voting
Peanut butter ended up winning in the M&M election. Pretzel got second, caramel third and dark chocolate fourth.
Newscast – Wednesday, April 20, 2022
In this newscast: Masks are no longer required for Juneau buses; Youth Encouraging Alaskans’ Health is hosing an anti-tobacco summit this week; Wrangell Island’s two cemeteries are nearly at capacity; Denali National Park may have more climbers this season than since before the pandemic
Alaska teens host anti-tobacco summit online
The teens create tobacco prevention videos that teachers across the state use in their classrooms.