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Apr 11 2019

New Stuyahok educator selected as National Assistant Principal of the Year

By Isabelle Ross, KDLG-Dillingham | Education, Southwest

“I think the most important line, probably, in my contract right now as an assistant principal is, ‘Other duties as assigned.’ Because you’re never sure what you’re going to be doing each day,” says Meghan Redmond.

By Isabelle Ross, KDLG-Dillingham | April 11, 2019 3:06 pm

Apr 10 2019

State-sponsored raffle for public schools generates almost $1M in first year

By Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media | Education, State Government

The state established the program last year, allowing Alaskans to donate a portion of their permanent fund dividends to the raffle. The raffle generated $976,400, and 75% of that — $732,300 — will go to schools.

By Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media | April 10, 2019 3:42 pm

Apr 10 2019

The bonds that helped pay for construction of Kodiak High School are at risk of losing state reimbursement.

An end to school bond debt reimbursement could hike local property taxes

By Kavitha George, KMXT-Kodiak | Education, Local Government, Politics, Southcentral, State Government

Alaska state legislators are considering ending school bond debt reimbursement to municipalities. For residents in Kodiak Island Borough, that could mean steep property tax hikes.

By Kavitha George, KMXT-Kodiak | April 10, 2019 2:04 pm

Apr 09 2019

The University of Alaska’s Board of Regents, as well as officials from UAA, listen to public testimony from students affected by UAA’s loss of accreditation for its education department.

UA Board of Regents begins process to eliminate UAA education department

By Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media | Education, Southcentral, University of Alaska

The largest point of opposition to UA President Jim Johnsen’s plan came from Juneau-based Regent Dale Anderson, who accused Johnsen of consolidating most of the initial licensure program responsibility to the Fairbanks campus.

By Wesley Early, Alaska Public Media | April 9, 2019 12:11 pm

Apr 08 2019

Alaska’s rural schools could get a boost in internet speed

By Zoe Grueskin, KTOO | 2 Alaska, Education, Science & Tech, State Government

For the last five years, the state has helped Alaska schools pay for faster internet — up to a point. As technology has advanced, some say it’s time to raise the bar.

By Zoe Grueskin, KTOO | April 8, 2019 5:52 pm

Apr 08 2019

Juneau schools reopen after flooding

By Zoe Grueskin, KTOO | Education, Juneau, Juneau Schools

A water pipe break in the Marie Drake building on Friday caused early releases and took out phone and internet service for most of the district.

By Zoe Grueskin, KTOO | April 8, 2019 1:17 pm

Apr 03 2019

Rep. Ben Carpenter, R-Nikiski, pauses while voicing his opinion about an amendment to the state operating budget during House Finance Committee deliberations in Juneau on April 3, 2019.

Lawmakers amend budget to stop reimbursing municipalities for school bond debt

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Economy, Education, Southcentral, Southeast, State Government

The vote brings the House budget back into agreement with Gov. Mike Dunleavy on the issue. If the amendment makes it into the final budget, it would shift roughly $100 million in spending from the state to municipalities.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | April 3, 2019 5:49 pm

Apr 03 2019

For one petroleum engineering student, oil prices change but the dream stays the same

By Ravenna Koenig, Alaska's Energy Desk | Alaska's Energy Desk, Economy, Energy & Mining, Science & Tech, University of Alaska

“I saw it as: I’m in a cyclic industry,” said Sydney Deering, who will be graduating this year with a B.S. in petroleum engineering. “I’m coming in in the trough. Hopefully it’s only up from here.”

By Ravenna Koenig, Alaska's Energy Desk | April 3, 2019 3:54 pm

Apr 02 2019

Juneau elementary students to release album of original songs

By Zoe Grueskin, KTOO | 2 Alaska, Community, Education, Juneau, Juneau Schools

With the help of their teacher-and-sometimes-hip-hop-artist, Juneau elementary school students are releasing an album of original songs.

By Zoe Grueskin, KTOO | April 2, 2019 6:53 pm

Apr 02 2019

Bill would extend moratorium on state reimbursing municipalities for school bonds

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | Economy, Education, Interior, Northwest, State Government

The state has been reimbursing municipalities for most bond debt for school bonds issued before the moratorium. It doesn’t have a legal obligation to do that. Local voters are told when they approve bonds that the state’s share is subject to the annual state budget process.

By Andrew Kitchenman, KTOO and Alaska Public Media | April 2, 2019 6:08 pm

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New Stuyahok educator selected as National Assistant Principal of the Year

State-sponsored raffle for public schools generates almost $1M in first year

An end to school bond debt reimbursement could hike local property taxes

UA Board of Regents begins process to eliminate UAA education department

Alaska’s rural schools could get a boost in internet speed

Juneau schools reopen after flooding

Lawmakers amend budget to stop reimbursing municipalities for school bond debt

For one petroleum engineering student, oil prices change but the dream stays the same

Juneau elementary students to release album of original songs

Bill would extend moratorium on state reimbursing municipalities for school bonds

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