The State Board of Education met Wednesday morning to interview two candidates for Alaska’s top education post.
Education
Nome works to keep its preschool open once state funding is gone
Nome Public Schools is eligible for a $6 million grant. But the funding requires the district to find a long-term solution that doesn’t rely on Pre-K money from state.
As The Number Of Homeless Students Soars, How Schools Can Serve Them Better
Finding homeless students is a challenge, as are resources and red tape. The new federal education law includes new mandates and some extra money to assist districts in helping more students.
Permanent Fund bill provision doesn’t account for inflation in limiting state spending
The provision limits state revenue when oil prices rise, and doesn’t allow the state to adjust for inflation.
How Hawaii is setting an example for Tlingit language learners
Hawaii and Southeast Alaska have something in common when it comes to indigenous languages.
Hundred-year ‘treasure’ of Alaska history and culture opens in Juneau
The ribbon cutting was held on Monday for the new, $139 million Father Andrew P. Kashevaroff Library, Archives and Museum.
Best ionospheric research station in the world seeks new purpose
There’s optimism that the station, once destined for scrap, has a future.
What Happens When You Warn Students About Their Loan Debt?
The temptation to borrow too heavily may be particularly strong for part-time students, who can borrow the same amount for living expenses as full-time students.
School district waits for last step in state budget process
A budget passed by the state legislature could give the Juneau School District about $500,000 for next school year if the spending plan is approved by the governor.
UA Board of Regents approves $909.8M operating budget
It’s not immediately clear how many jobs will be impacted, but it’s expected to be fewer than the 700-plus positions anticipated under the larger cut.