UA faculty have only received a 1% raise over the past 5 years.
Education
Bill aimed at reducing hair discrimination in schools is headed to governor
The House on Tuesday amended the bill, deleting the portion relating to the workplace.
Sen. Jesse Kiehl opposes anti-trans bill and is suspicious of its purpose
Sen. Jesse Kiehl was the only member of Alaska’s Senate Judiciary Committee to move to vote against a bill that would ban transgender girls from competing with other female athletes in school sports.
How a 150-year-old Lingít robe is inspiring Alaska’s next generation of engineers
During ANSEP’s career exploration week, high school students helped create a 3D scan of the fragile Lingít robe.
State Supreme Court affirms Dunleavy decision that drained fund for Alaska college scholarships
The Alaska Supreme Court decision means some scholarships do not have a dedicated funding source, but an effort by the Legislature may reinstate a separate account.
Earth’s atmosphere could be one source of water on the moon, UAF study finds
Researchers estimate that the moon’s poles could contain about as much water as Lake Huron.
The education culture war is raging. But for most parents, it’s background noise
By wide margins, parents across the political spectrum are satisfied with how their children’s schools teach about race, gender and history.
Two days later, masks are optional again at Juneau schools
After more than an hour of public testimony from parents, students and educators with different viewpoints, the board voted unanimously to bring back a mask-optional policy.
Masks will be required inside Juneau school buildings again
Families were alerted about the reinstated mask requirement through text and email on Saturday. Face coverings will be required through at least the next week.
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.