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Nov 28 2018

School Board president Brian Holst [left] gathers public input at a meeting on the selection of a new superintendent to head the Juneau School District. Photo: Zoe Grueskin/KTOO.

Juneau School District seeks public input on superintendent search

By Zoe Grueskin, KTOO | Community, Education, Juneau, Juneau Schools

Juneau public schools could have a new leader next year — or not. The Juneau School District is looking for a new superintendent, but some are hoping they won’t look far.

By Zoe Grueskin, KTOO | November 28, 2018 6:46 pm

Nov 23 2018

Sayéik Gastineau Community School in 2013, then called Gastineau Community School. (Photo by Heather Bryant/KTOO)

Monument to be unveiled at Sayéik Gastineau Community School

By Zoe Grueskin, KTOO | Alaska Native Arts & Culture, Community, Juneau Schools

The monument honors the Native burial ground on which the school was built. It is part of the Juneau School District’s continuing efforts to reckon with the site’s history.

By Zoe Grueskin, KTOO | November 23, 2018 11:13 am

Nov 22 2018

Harborview Elementary School students enrolled in the Tlingit Culture Language and Literacy Program sing "Jingle Bells" in the Tlingit language.

On Thanksgiving, Juneau students are grateful for their school’s Tlingit immersion program

By Ryan Cunningham, KTOO | Alaska Native Arts & Culture, Community, Education, Juneau, Juneau Schools, Southeast

For the kids in Harborview Elementary School’s Tlingit immersion program, Thanksgiving is an opportunity to expand their understanding of Tlingit language and culture.

By Ryan Cunningham, KTOO | November 22, 2018 4:05 pm

Oct 09 2018

Elizabeth "Ebett" Siddon, Paul Kelly and Kevin Allen are candidates for Juneau School Board in the Oct. 2, 2018, municipal election.

School board swears in new members tonight

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

Three new school board members will be sworn. Elizabeth Siddon, Paul Kelly and Kevin Allen ran unopposed for three open seats on the board in last week’s municipal election.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | October 9, 2018 4:49 pm

Sep 05 2018

State test scores show Juneau students improving in math, science and language arts

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

It’s a positive trend, but the snapshots of test scores show plenty of room for improvement.

By Adelyn Baxter, KTOO | September 5, 2018 6:34 pm

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

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Juneau School District seeks public input on superintendent search

Monument to be unveiled at Sayéik Gastineau Community School

On Thanksgiving, Juneau students are grateful for their school’s Tlingit immersion program

School board swears in new members tonight

State test scores show Juneau students improving in math, science and language arts

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

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