Anchorage could be the last school district to get state reimbursement for its bonds, before the program goes on a five-year hiatus.
Education
State operating budget takes another step forward
After nearly seven hours of delay, the Senate Finance committee has moved an operating budget with $700 million in cuts.
House OKs timber payments, but Alaskans can’t count on it
A federal revenue-sharing program called Secure Rural Schools has been a million-dollar boon to some Alaska cities and boroughs, mostly in Southeast.
Legislature votes to end school bond reimbursements, but uncertainty lingers for Anchorage
Right now, when municipalities bond for school construction costs, the state pays more than half the bill.
‘There’s nothing left to cut’: Fairbanks Assembly gives school district $800K boost
Assembly members say the action was a small step toward helping the district cope with personnel and program cuts that district officials have proposed to deal with an $11 million state funding shortfall.
Local teen video on healthy relationships gets statewide attention
Deanna Hobbs and Analicia Castaneda-Felipe are heading to Anchorage this weekend to accept a Spirit of Youth Award.
Discovery Southeast honors teacher Allie Smith
“I think it’s really important for kids to get comfortable with being outside,” says Allie Smith.
Juneau School Board approves $86 million budget
The district isn’t putting any operating fund money toward high school activities travel or coaches.
SLAM steel work getting underway
The new State Library Archives and Museum is beginning to take shape.
UAS presence in Wrangell aims to expand Tech Prep Program
Wrangell School District Superintendent Patrick Mayer compared it to having a UAS satellite campus in Wrangell.