It would serve students from early childhood into college.
"education"
A federal rule that saves the state millions is at the heart of its dispute with the Juneau School District
The law at the heart of the dispute involves two things: federal impact aid and the disparity test.
Juneau School District will cut 2 positions, dip into savings to fill budget gap
Last month, Gov. Dunleavy’s vetoes left the district with a $758,000 budget shortfall.
Alaska Senate passes bill to increase school funding
The amount of per student funding hasn’t increased since 2017, and many teachers and administrators say the $30 increase planned for next year isn’t enough.
Juneau teachers union votes to approve contract with school district
The agreement would gradually increase wages, while also increasing district contributions to health premiums and time for elementary teachers to prepare lessons and grade assignments.
Rep. Dan Ortiz asks fellow lawmakers to support education funding increase
Ortiz told the committee that, in recent years, the state has spent more money on the Permanent Fund Dividend than on the base student allocation.
Tlingit and Haida selected for Alaska’s tribal school program
Supporters say tribal schools could help improve educational outcomes for Alaska Native students by providing culturally relevant, place-based lessons.
New Alaska education commissioner appointee declines job
In a statement, McKenzie said she will continue her work as the director of DEED’s Division of Innovation and Education Excellence.
Outgoing Juneau superintendent will help University of Alaska recruit teachers
Bridget Weiss has been named the first-ever liaison for the Alaska College of Education Consortium where she’ll help the education program partner with school districts, state government and other stakeholders.
Sealaska Heritage Institute has a new building dedicated to Indigenous approaches to teaching science
“We’re hoping that our programming can bridge some of the standing gaps of where Indigenous science has been left out in those subjects and build some interest and pathways for our Alaska Native youth.”