Parents of a Juneau elementary school student filed a complaint with the district in early October over concerns about a classroom management program called Acting Right.
Education
Juneau School Board to hear from parents over curriculum concerns
The Juneau School Board will consider a complaint over classroom management curriculum being used at Kax̱dig̱oowu Héen Elementary at its Tuesday meeting.
Angoon student’s award-winning film spotlights healing after 1882 Navy bombardment
In an interview, Angel Jack said she feels it’s important to share both the pain that has come from the tragedy and the healing that has happened since.
Juneau School District explores new elementary school model as enrollment declines
The Juneau School District is projected to lose close to a sixth of its students over the next five years. It’s looking into a pilot program to restructure elementary schools to mitigate its effects.
Indigenous scholars meet in Juneau to collaborate and highlight tribal resilience
Indigenous scholars from across the country are convening in Juneau this week to learn from local experts, write grants, and build community.
KIBSD credits visa, green card programs for low teacher turnover
This year, every school in the district is fully staffed with teachers. KIBSD acting superintendent Damon Hargraves says he can’t remember this happening in the last fifteen years.