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Aug 20 2018

Children practice the "brain dance" at Kindergarten Boot Camp at Harborview Elementary School in summer 2018.

Spots still available in school district’s expanded Kinder Ready program

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | Education, Juneau, Juneau Schools

The Juneau School District is expanding its preschool programs this school year and enrollment is still open.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | August 20, 2018 6:29 am

Aug 19 2018

Naakil.aan Hans Chester and Seiǥōot Jessica Chester set up a classroom at Harborview Elementary School on Friday, Aug. 17, 2018. (Photo by Adelyn Baxter/KTOO)

From first-timers to veterans, Juneau educators prep for first day of school

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | Education, Juneau, Juneau Schools

School starts Monday in Juneau. While students were making the most of their last few days of freedom, teachers spent most of last week at school, in faculty meetings and finalizing lesson plans.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | August 19, 2018 10:32 pm

Aug 16 2018

Local OfficeMax donates $10,000 in supplies to Juneau schools

By Jake Steinberg, KTOO | Business, Juneau, Juneau Schools

Store manager Adam Dordea said the supplies came from the store. Individuals in the community also made donations.

By Jake Steinberg, KTOO | August 16, 2018 5:31 pm

Aug 13 2018

TMHS alum Kevin Allen attempts third run for school board

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | Education, Juneau, Juneau Schools, Local Government

The part-time UAS student previously served as a student board member before he graduated high school in 2016.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | August 13, 2018 5:03 pm

Aug 10 2018

Children draw at the Kindergarten Boot Camp at Harborview Elementary School in summer 2018. It was the first year the Juneau School District put together the school-readiness camp.

At Kindergarten Boot Camp, kids get a head start on learning

By Jake Steinberg, KTOO | Education, Juneau, Juneau Schools, Southeast

Last year, only about a third of kindergarten students in Juneau showed up to the first day of school ready to learn.

By Jake Steinberg, KTOO | August 10, 2018 5:44 pm

Aug 06 2018

Juneau School Board member Emil Mackey congratulates Bridget Weiss for being selected interim superintendent of the Juneau School District on Monday, Aug. 6, 2018.

Update: Juneau School Board picks Bridget Weiss as interim superintendent

By Jeremy Hsieh, KTOO | Education, Juneau, Juneau Schools

Weiss said that Juneau is her home and that she “absolutely” intends to seek the position permanently.

By Jeremy Hsieh, KTOO | August 6, 2018 12:26 pm

Aug 03 2018

Emil Mackey poses for a photo Aug. 3, 2018, at the State Office Building in Juneau. Mackey is running for Juneau Assembly in the Oct. 2 municipal election.

School board member Emil Mackey runs for Assembly

By Jacob Resneck, KTOO | Juneau, Juneau Schools, Local Government, Politics

First-term Juneau school board member Emil Mackey announced he’s making a run for the Juneau Assembly. Four regular seats plus the mayor’s are in play on the nine-member body that sets policy for the City and Borough of Juneau.

By Jacob Resneck, KTOO | August 3, 2018 6:55 pm

Aug 01 2018

A sign at Juneau-Douglas High School welcomes educators to the Our Cultural Landscape conference. (Photo by Adelyn Baxter/KTOO)

Educators explore role of culture in the classroom at conference

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | Education, Juneau, Juneau Schools

Sealaska Heritage Institute invited teachers, experts and school administrators from across Alaska and around the country to Juneau this week for three days of speakers and breakout sessions on place-based and culturally relevant learning.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | August 1, 2018 8:18 pm

Jul 27 2018

Juneau School District Superintendent Mark Miller looks on as board members deliberate over his contract on Friday, July 27, 2018. (Photo by Adelyn Baxter/KTOO)

Superintendent released from contract as search for replacement begins

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | Education, Juneau, Juneau Schools

Miller accepted a position as superintendent of the Sonora Union High School District in Sonora, California, which was announced earlier this week. He requested the contract change on Wednesday.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | July 27, 2018 8:17 pm

Jul 27 2018

School board candidate Elizabeth "Ebbett" Siddon. (Photo courtesy of Elizabeth Siddon)

Fisheries biologist hopes to expand STEM, early intervention in Juneau schools

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | Education, Juneau, Juneau Schools

Research biologist Elizabeth “Ebett” Siddon filed a letter of intent to run for Juneau School Board on Sunday.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | July 27, 2018 6:45 pm

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Spots still available in school district’s expanded Kinder Ready program

From first-timers to veterans, Juneau educators prep for first day of school

Local OfficeMax donates $10,000 in supplies to Juneau schools

TMHS alum Kevin Allen attempts third run for school board

At Kindergarten Boot Camp, kids get a head start on learning

Update: Juneau School Board picks Bridget Weiss as interim superintendent

School board member Emil Mackey runs for Assembly

Educators explore role of culture in the classroom at conference

Superintendent released from contract as search for replacement begins

Fisheries biologist hopes to expand STEM, early intervention in Juneau schools

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