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Education
Juneau kids take Elizabeth Peratrovich’s words to heart
Juneau school kids have spent recent weeks learning about the late Alaska Native civil rights leader Elizabeth Peratrovich.
School District settles with former teacher and coach
Bill Byouer receives $150,000 after his dismissal that stemmed from the Oregon boxing incident in 2012.
Ketchikan opposes state’s motion for a stay
The state has filed for a stay with the Alaska Supreme Court pending the state’s appeal of a lower court ruling in the borough’s lawsuit challenging the required local contribution for public education.
Child sex abuse survivor wants to shatter the silence with Erin’s Law
“I’m not just speaking on my own behalf. I’m speaking for tens of thousands of Alaska children. And what I’m saying is, ‘Help us,'” said David Holthouse.
Bill would boost Native-language immersion schools
New legislation will propose a system of encouraging and supporting Native language charter schools in Alaska.
Students get early start on firefighting career
Capital City Fire/Rescue holds a Cadet Firefighter Graduation on Saturday at the Auke Bay Station.
State files motion for stay with Supreme Court
The State of Alaska has filed an emergency motion for a stay with the Alaska Supreme Court pending the state’s appeal of a lower court ruling in the Ketchikan Gateway Borough’s lawsuit challenging the required local contribution for public education.
Public input lacking at Juneau Schools budget forum
Only one person from the public signed up to comment during the Juneau School District’s 2-hour budget forum Tuesday night.
Why some Alaskans are learning the Tlingit language
“That’s how we’re going to make sure we can continue and nurture this language,” says Nancy Keen.