“We must take care of our children and we must make that a moral and cultural imperative,” said Lt. Gov. Byron Mallott.
Education
Southwest school districts team up to cut costs
One superintendent says seeking efficiencies like this is recognition of a grim financial reality for Alaska schools — things aren’t going to get better anytime soon.
“Sharing Our Knowledge” clan conference starts Thursday
The conference is a gathering of elders and academics, tradition bearers and students. This year’s theme is “Haa Saax’ú, Haa Latseení (Our Names, Our Strength).”
Crew melts 100 feet of ice to reach Bethel schools’ well
The ice blocking an essential well for Bethel schools has finally cracked. Officials discovered the frozen well in September and spent almost a month thawing the impasse.
Release of new state test scores delayed
School districts across the state are waiting on standardized test scores that were scheduled for release in early October. Third through 10th graders took the Alaska Measures of Progress tests for the first time last spring.
‘You Never Quit Trying’: Preventing Gun Violence In Schools
There have been more than 50 school shootings this year. Two people who train teachers to reach out to children at risk for committing violence share what’s worked and what precautions they’ve taken.
After Sexual Assault, Woman Says University Lawyers Accessed Her Counseling Records
When University of Oregon senior Laura Hanson was sexually assaulted by a fellow student a couple of days after New Year’s 2013, she said she felt violated and later shunned by her friends and sorority sisters.
Wasilla lawmaker: Keep education spending in check, cut rural schools
At least one state lawmaker wants to propose an education cost-savings measure that could close dozens of rural schools across the state.
Summit STEM charter school proposal fails
New School Board members Josh Keaton and Emil Mackey were the only yes votes on the proposed STEM school.
As Schools Buy More Local Food, Kids Throw Less Food In The Trash
Kids in America’s schools are eating more local food, although it makes up only a small part of the average meal. Advocates say local food doesn’t have to cost more, but buying it does take more time.