Education

Feb 21 2019
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Nisreen Jehka on a hike in Sitka. She says she doesn't hike at home in Thailand, because of snakes, but she loves hiking in Alaska. (Photo used with permission)

‘The community spirit keeps us warm’: Exchange students from Muslim countries feel welcome in Juneau, Sitka

By | 2 Alaska, Community, Education, Juneau, Nation & World, Southeast

For the past eight years, families in Juneau and Sitka have opened their homes to high school students on exchange from countries with a significant Muslim population. Volunteers with the program say it’s more relevant than ever.

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Feb 20 2019
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In Anchorage, emotionally preparing students for the scary prospect of climate change

By | Alaska's Energy Desk, Climate Change, Education, Environment, Mental Health, Science & Tech, Southcentral, State Government

“One of the reasons why I suspect other teachers might not want to jump into this, besides it being a political hot topic, is it’s heavy and it’s a real downer,” says science educator Bryan Smith.

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Feb 19 2019
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In Sitka, a teacher wants her classroom to know who’s responsible for climate change

By | Alaska's Energy Desk, Climate Change, Education, Environment, Oceans, Southeast

Some school districts don’t elaborate on the causes of climate change, while others make it clear: Humans are largely to blame. This week, we’re going inside two Alaska classrooms to learn how teachers and students are navigating these difficult conversations.

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Feb 16 2019
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University of Alaska campuses like UAS Sitka could face major cuts under Governor Mike Dunleavy’s proposed budget. (Photo by Emily Kwong/KCAW)

Proposed budget cuts a ‘disaster’ for Sitka schools, education leaders say

By | 2 Alaska, Education, Southeast, State Government, University of Alaska

Gov. Dunleavy’s proposed budget does away with about 25% of K-12 funding and cuts the University of Alaska system’s funding by 41%. Sitka School District’s superintendent says, “If implemented, it will decimate public education in Alaska.”

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Feb 13 2019
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How Alaska school districts planned to spend that $20 million

By | 2 Alaska, Aleutians, Arctic, Education, Interior, Juneau, North Slope, Northwest, Southcentral, Southeast, Southwest, State Government, Western

Gov. Michael Dunleavy proposed doing away with $20 million in education funding approved by the Legislature in 2018. Superintendents and lawmakers say school districts were counting on that money, and many have already started spending it.

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