District, state solutions face hurdles with little time to spare.
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Who wants to lead America’s school districts? Anyone? Anyone?
In Alaska, the state’s school administrators association estimated that superintendent turnover is nearing 30 percent.
Juneau’s Bridget Weiss named Alaska’s Superintendent of the Year
Later this month, Weiss will be honored at the upcoming Alaska Superintendents Association Fall Conference. She will also be a candidate representing Alaska for the 2022 National Superintendent of the Year.
Leaders warn of looming budget crisis as enrollment drops in neighborhood schools across Alaska
Enrollment in neighborhood schools has decreased by 13% while the number of students in homeschool programs has nearly doubled, according to preliminary state data.
As the school year begins, Alaska school administrators worry low enrollment could impact state funding
Students are counted during a four-week period that begins at the end of September. Generally, more students means more funding.
The pandemic is making it especially difficult to recruit teachers to rural Alaska schools
Normally right now, staff would be at recruitment fairs across the country looking for teachers willing to sign up for the ultimate Alaska adventure.