The book tells the story of Hercules, a slave who President George Washington used as a chef. The book shows Hercules and his daughter happy and taking pride in making Washington a birthday cake.
Education
‘Our Voices Will Be Heard’ brings child sexual abuse to the forefront
Set in a fictional Tlingit village in the late 19th century, “Our Voices Will Be Heard” is Vera Starbard’s semi-autobiographical story of a mother whose daughter is sexually abused by a relative.
A ‘Wisdom Keeper’ Draws From A Deep Well Of Navajo Culture
In the Navajo culture, teachers are revered and trusted. Tia Tsosie Begay is no exception, making sure her fourth-graders know that “someone believes in them.”
UA president paints bleak fiscal picture
Johnsen said if the school remains true to its mission, values, and the needs of the state, it would emerge stronger from difficult times
Palmer lawmaker files bill to nix new standardized test
The Alaska Measures of Progress exam started to get a bad rap months after it appeared in schools last spring. Rep. Jim Colver, R-Palmer, has pre-filed a bill to do away with the exam.
Interior Department adds $4M to Cobell Scholarship program
According to the American Indian Graduate Center, which administers the scholarship, just four of the 369 recipients were Alaska Natives, and none currently live in Alaska.
The President Wants Every Student To Learn Computer Science. How Would That Work?
Adding a new, complex, technical subject to the curriculum won’t be easy. We hear from students, teachers, entrepreneurs and educators about the challenges.
Haines teachers say new technology adds excitement to learning
The question of whether to purchase many new laptops, iPads and SMART Boards turned contentious for the Haines School Board last year. There were concerns about young kids being overexposed to technology, but teachers testified the tools would help individualize learning.
Ketchikan won’t appeal education funding case
The Ketchikan Gateway Borough Assembly opted on Saturday to not ask the Alaska Supreme Court to reconsider its decision regarding the borough’s education funding lawsuit.
UAF engineering chases sparse funding, looks to private sector
With Conoco-Phillips’ $500,000 donation, UAF’s engineering building has attracted $1 million in private gifts. It’s still just a fraction of the funding needed to finish the $122 million project.