Gross’s campaign has more than $5 million in funds, according to the most recent federal filings. Both of his opponents have raised no money.
Education
Dueling narratives in Southeast over UAS merger decision
Interim President Pat Pitney cited “distrust of the process.”
Juneau parents clamor for details about upcoming school year
Superintendent Bridget Weiss emphasized that the school district’s decisions around reopening could have wider community impacts.
University of Alaska regents rescind idea of merging campuses
Regent Darroll Hargraves of Wasilla led the charge to rescind, noting abundant and diverse opposition to the merger.
‘Enrollment is significantly down’ says Anchorage School District two weeks before school start
About 5,000 fewer students have enrolled than expected, and 660 have transferred to other districts or programs.
It’s been years in the making. Now, students can enroll in a Northwest Coast arts program.
It’s part of a larger vision — in the works for several years — to establish a Northwest Coast arts hub.
Juneau’s school year to start with no in-person classes
If Juneau’s public health conditions remain stable, face-to-face classes with small groups of students may begin after Labor Day.
UAS pandemic plan includes deep cleaning, masks and dorm rooms held empty for quarantine
An estimated 60% of the 250 UAS classes in Juneau will be held in-person.
After a summer to prepare, Alaska teachers are cautiously optimistic
Teachers remain concerned about connecting with students in rural areas without devices or internet access.
Juneau School District offers more details on reopening and outlines new instruction option at public forum
For parents who are uncomfortable physically sending their kids back but don’t want to lose their connection to their neighborhood school, there will be a distance learning option through neighborhood schools.