If approved, the board would make time to recognize Tlingit people as the land’s original inhabitants before opening its meetings.
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Remember that hunting trip Donald Trump Jr. had planned for Alaska? It’s happening.
The owner of Coastal Alaska Adventures said they still intend to go on the trip, but the weather in the region is hindering their plans.
Juneau’s large anti-racist protest happened without any public advertising
Organizers read the names of black and brown lives lost to police violence. They also spoke about long-standing race issues in Juneau, namely in public education and the state criminal justice system.
Census undercount may lead to less funding for Tlingit and Haida and other tribes in Southeast Alaska
Southeast Alaska’s largest tribe is reminding citizens that it could see a loss in funding if they don’t report in the 2020 census.
Dunleavy talks about plans for the upcoming school year, announces early PFD payout
State education leaders want to “pandemic proof” the school year.
Governor said federal relief would make up for an education veto. School officials say that’s not the case.
Because CARES Act funding is restricted, districts say they can’t use it to cover core costs like teacher salaries.
2 in 5 Alaska students are proficient in English language arts, fewer in math
The Alaska Department of Education and Early Development shared the results of last school year’s statewide testing last week. There’s plenty of room for improvement.
Sitka High design class marries tradition and technology in student paddle carving project
Indigenous peoples in the Pacific Northwest and Alaska have carved wood paddles and other works of art using tools and methods developed over thousands of years. But that’s not to say this art form is incompatible with new technology.
On education, candidates for governor have different priorities and styles
Democrat Mark Begich and Republican Mike Dunleavy come from different backgrounds. Begich has been outside the education system, Dunleavy within it.
Candidate for school board hopes to give back by advocating for education
Former legislative staffer Paul Kelly has filed to run for Juneau’s Board of Education in the Oct. 2 election.