Leadership at the Alaska Educator Retention and Recruitment Center say the funding could have bolstered efforts to support recruiting and retaining teachers in Alaska.
Education
Dunleavy vetoes bill naming ISER and marine park after Vic Fischer
Fischer, who had a seven-decade career in politics and policy in Alaska, was the founding director of the University of Alaska’s Institute for Social and Economic Research.
Alaska districts close 12 schools this year, amid severe budget cuts
District officials say declining enrollment and state funding has not kept pace with skyrocketing costs has lead to millions in budget shortfalls.
Repairs to 2 school roofs in Juneau expected to begin this summer
The City and Borough of Juneau is repairing two school roofs this summer that were damaged during this past winter’s record-breaking snowstorms.
University of Alaska staff union files unfair labor practice charge against employer
The Coalition of Alaska University Employees for Equity alleges the university interfered with bargaining rights and retaliated against union members.
Lingít comic book brings student characters to life during Celebration
“Naakéedáx̱ Haa X̱oonx’í Yán”, which means “All of our friends from the North” in Lingít, is a comic book created by students, teachers, elders and an alumnus of the Tlingit Culture, Language and Literacy program in Juneau.