More than 50 high school students taking an “Introduction to Mining Occupations” course through the University of Alaska Southeast had quite the guest speaker on the first day of class Tuesday. Governor Sean Parnell urged the students to follow their passions, whether they end up working in the mining industry or not. “This class is…
Education
After-school program hits it off with Juneau middle school students
Juneau middle school students are learning to take photos, shoot arrows and babysit at a time when they would otherwise itch for something to do.
JSD budget committee takes public testimony
Public comments will be taken Tuesday on the Juneau School District’s budget for next year. This is the first of two public hearings during the budget committee’s months-long process of developing a spending plan for fiscal year 2014. The 17-member committee includes a representative from each of Juneau’s 12 schools and three education unions as…
Formal groundbreaking for SLAM project
Dirt has been turned for the new State Libraries, Archives and Museum in the capital city. The project to hold Alaska’s treasures in one building is already underway, as contractor PCL Construction prepares the ground behind the current Alaska State Museum. Wednesday’s cold rain in Juneau moved the groundbreaking inside. The museum was packed with…
Juneau hires new library director; Berg to retire
Robert Barr has been hired as CBJ Library Director.
School budget process gets underway
The Juneau Board of Education has appointed a 17-member committee to help write the school district’s budget for fiscal year 2014. The committee will hold seven meetings between now and March 5th, beginning its work on Tuesday (Jan. 15). Superintendent Glen Gelbrich will present the district’s recommended budget during the committee’s third meeting. For several…