It was once a tiny niche market, but it’s now an exploding industry as schools look to comply with new rules that require them to offer programs to raise awareness and lower risk.
Education
University of Alaska defines consent in new student code of conduct
The University of Alaska system has defined “consent” for the first time when it comes to sexual misconduct terminology. One expert calls the definition good, but thinks it could go further.
Juneau’s next charter school may the first of its kind in Alaska
A group of educators and parents in Juneau are advocating for a new elementary school focusing on science, technology, engineering and math.
Education funding lawsuit enters final stretch
Both sides have submitted their last set of briefs for their appeals to the Alaska Supreme Court, and the borough and the state now will prepare for next month’s oral arguments.
Why Lowering Student Loan Interest Rates Isn’t A Game Changer
Hillary Clinton wants people with student loan debt to pay lower interest rates. That kind of assistance may not help the people who need it most.
Juneau Assembly relaxes child care facility restrictions
Attendance was thin at Monday’s Juneau Assembly meeting, but at least one parent and one prospective child care provider in the audience were elated.
Educator camp helps teachers integrate Bering Strait culture into classrooms
The fifth annual Educator Cultural Camp brought 20 teachers and administrators together for five days of boating, berry picking, and fishing.
Healthy Eaters, Strong Minds: What School Gardens Teach Kids
School-based urban gardens can have a measurable positive impact on kids — from improving their diets to helping boost engagement with academics.
After more than 30 years, the Mendenhall Valley Library is moving out of the mall
Friday was the last children’s storytime at the old location.
Fish waste-to-compost project starting in Dillingham this month
Around this time next year, Dillingham gardeners should have access to compost made from the waste of locally caught salmon. A grant-funded project is taking off at the local landfill in August, and it will need some good fish waste to get going.