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Dec 05 2019

Anchorage schools are pioneering a new ‘social-emotional learning’ model. Is it working?

By Zachariah Hughes, Alaska Public Media | Education, Mental Health, Southcentral

For decades, the Anchorage School District has prioritized social and emotional learning in the classroom. Increasingly, educators say those skills are critical for academic success.

By Zachariah Hughes, Alaska Public Media | December 5, 2019 6:00 am

Dec 01 2019

A new report sheds more light on how climate change is impacting Alaska Native villages

By Krysti Shallenberger, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska Native Government & Policy, Alaska's Energy Desk, Arctic, Climate Change, Environment, Interior, North Slope, Northwest, Science & Tech, Southwest, University of Alaska, Western

A recent report compiled by the Army Corps of Engineers and researchers at the University of Alaska Fairbanks documents erosion and other environmental threats facing communities in rural Alaska.

By Krysti Shallenberger, Alaska's Energy Desk | December 1, 2019 6:00 am

Nov 28 2019

For Alaska Native cultural tour guides, the job is to carry the weight of the world

By Ryan Cunningham, KTOO | Alaska Native Arts & Culture, Education, History, Juneau, Southeast, Tourism

As a cultural interpreter, John Lawrence tries to answer any questions people might have. Some questions are about paint. Other questions are harder.

By Ryan Cunningham, KTOO | November 28, 2019 6:14 am

Nov 27 2019

This is a page from Sealaska Heritage Institute's new trilingual book of lullabies called "Cradle Songs of Southeast Alaska," to be released Dec. 6, 2019. This lullaby is attributed to Ḵaal.átk’ Charlie Joseph and adapted by Ed Littlefield, and the illustration is by Crystal Kaakeeyáa Worl.

Sealaska Heritage to release new trilingual collection of lullabies as children’s book and CD

By Jeremy Hsieh, KTOO | Alaska Native Arts & Culture, Education, Family, Juneau, Southeast

The new books will be released during the Dec. 6 Gallery Walk in Juneau. Sealaska Heritage Institute will also host a Baby Raven Reads event open to the public that night.

By Jeremy Hsieh, KTOO | November 27, 2019 6:02 am

Nov 13 2019

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy speaks at a press conference outside Wasilla Middle School in Wasilla on June 14. The middle school is Dunleavy's suggested venue for a special session of the Alaska Legislature.

Dunleavy statement on school funding draws attention from education advocates

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Economy, Education, Interior, Politics, Southcentral, State Government

The governor said he views “education as the cornerstone to any society.”

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | November 13, 2019 7:00 am

Nov 08 2019

UAS Chancellor Rick Caulfield in his office on July 10, 2019. (Photo by Zoe Grueskin/KTOO)

University of Alaska Southeast chancellor to retire in 2020

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | Education, Juneau, Southeast, University of Alaska

A search committee made up of people from the university, UAS campuses and their surrounding communities will form to search for Caulfield’s replacement, who the university hopes will start next July.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | November 8, 2019 12:48 pm

Nov 07 2019

Juneau Superior Court Judge Daniel Schally addresses those who attended his installation ceremony March 29, 2019 at the Dimond Courthouse. (Photo by Matt Miller/KTOO)

Judge rules funding schools a year ahead is valid, dealing defeat to Dunleavy

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Economy, Education, Juneau, Politics, Southcentral, State Government

Juneau Superior Court Judge Daniel Schally ruled that Gov. Mike Dunleavy and the commissioners of education and administration “violated their duty to faithfully execute the law” by not executing the appropriation.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | November 7, 2019 6:46 pm

Nov 07 2019

Research shows studded tires cost Alaska millions of dollars in road maintenance every year

By Abbey Collins, Alaska Public Media | Public Safety, Southcentral, Transportation, University of Alaska

According to a report, the annual cost of road repairs related to studded tire use is 42 times the amount of money the state generates in fees collected in studded tire sales and stud installation.

By Abbey Collins, Alaska Public Media | November 7, 2019 2:56 pm

Nov 01 2019

The Juneau School District posted information about Bark for Schools on its homepage, as it appears here on Oct. 31, 2019, including FAQs and an informational video produced by Bark.

As the Juneau School District responds to online monitoring concerns, student questions remain

By Zoe Grueskin, KTOO | 2 Alaska, A News, Alcohol & Substance Abuse, Business, Community, Education, Juneau, Juneau Schools, Mental Health, Public Safety, Science & Tech, Sexual Abuse & Domestic Violence

In response to concerns about monitoring service Bark for Schools, the Juneau School District is providing options to families.

By Zoe Grueskin, KTOO | November 1, 2019 6:00 am

Oct 29 2019

In the face of University of Alaska budget cuts, state lawmakers weigh next steps

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Interior, Politics, Southcentral, State Government, University of Alaska

The Alaska Legislature’s top budget analyst noted that the Legislature can steer money to different parts of the university.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | October 29, 2019 5:04 pm

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A new report sheds more light on how climate change is impacting Alaska Native villages

For Alaska Native cultural tour guides, the job is to carry the weight of the world

Sealaska Heritage to release new trilingual collection of lullabies as children’s book and CD

Dunleavy statement on school funding draws attention from education advocates

University of Alaska Southeast chancellor to retire in 2020

Judge rules funding schools a year ahead is valid, dealing defeat to Dunleavy

As the Juneau School District responds to online monitoring concerns, student questions remain

In the face of University of Alaska budget cuts, state lawmakers weigh next steps

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