Kake is experiencing one of its biggest COVID outbreaks since the start of the pandemic.
Education
Better air in classrooms matters beyond COVID. Here’s why schools aren’t there yet
A whole body of research shows that when schools have better air quality, the health and academic benefits are substantial.
Swastika marks escalation in spate of vandalism at Dzántik’i Héeni Middle School
Police are investigating. After KTOO contacted the Anti-Defamation League for comment, the organization said it would reach out to Dzántik’i Héeni to offer support.
Masks will soon be optional in Juneau schools
The new policy is linked to Juneau’s community level and to CDC guidelines. If Juneau is at a medium or low risk level, masks will be optional.
Juneau school board says Alaska House bills could rectify years of underfunding
The bills would partially make up for long-standing issues with Alaska’s Base Student Allocation. That’s the per-student state funding that goes to schools.
Education committee considers bill banning transgender girls from female sports in Alaska
Supporters of the bill say they’re trying to protect girls’ sports. Others say it unfairly penalizes transgender female athletes.
A new documentary explores the impacts of Sitka’s rapid cruise tourism growth
A pair of documentary filmmakers is examining the implications of the rapid growth in cruise tourism projected for Sitka.
Juneau’s newest principal says he’s excited to head back into classrooms
The Juneau School District has chosen Shawn Arnold to be the next principal of Thunder Mountain High School. KTOO’s Bridget Dowd sat down with him to find out what he plans to accomplish.
Unangax̂ instructors use traditional methods to teach university language course
The course marks a big step toward Unangax̂ language revitalization.
Anchorage woman searches for family at former boarding school: ‘The rest of me is still in Pennsylvania’
Mary Kininnook’s family has been looking for her for decades.