Education

Superintendent’s contract extended to 2023

The vote waas unanimous.

 

Statewide school performance assessments are in. Here’s how Juneau students did.

Here’s the breakdown.

 

Opinion: Changes in education will only happen through local involvement

K-12 state funding may not be so fortunate next year.

 

Help evaluate Juneau School District’s superintendent

Public input wanted.

University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen in 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

Opinion: State’s budget climate puts value of Alaska’s higher education at risk

Thousands of students could be affected by a governor veto.

University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen in 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

With state government shutdown looming, university preparing for late, reduced budget

The fiscal year starts in less than two weeks.

Opinion: University of Alaska is committed to preparing our future teachers

This state needs locally trained teachers.

Juneau School District and educators reach deal

They won’t have to do this again for a while.

Live: School board close to finalizing 3-year agreements with educators

Live updates from the Juneau School District board meeting.

Opinion: Forget the national average: University of Alaska requires a higher level of state investment

Alaska stands out as one of the most unique states in our report.

University officials to consider having one University of Alaska, not three

The schools would have “cookie-cutter” approaches.

Bailey Wery Tagaban, left, Thomas Ferlauto, center, and Jordan Bluett are graduating from high school this week. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

Pomp and different circumstances: Class of 2019 graduates found different ways to reach the same stage

It’s the big day for the class of 2019.

Bailey Wery Tagaban, left, Thomas Ferlauto, center, and Jordan Bluett are graduating from high school this week. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
Students with the Tlingit Culture Language & Literacy program at Harborview Elementary School dance during the 5th Grade Promotion ceremony held in the clan house at the Walter Soboleff Center on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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‘These are the ones to cheer’: Ceremony recognizes students as future of Tlingit language, culture

“Lukaax.áadi Trail Song” is in, Pomp and Circumstance is out.

Students with the Tlingit Culture Language & Literacy program at Harborview Elementary School dance during the 5th Grade Promotion ceremony held in the clan house at the Walter Soboleff Center on Wednesday, May 22, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
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One down, one to go: School hammers out agreement with teachers union

This decision shapes the next three years.

(Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire File)

Property tax bills could be going up. Here’s how much it will affect homeowners

Finance Committee makes a flurry of decisions.

Superintendent: State budget cuts will hurt students

Plenty of food for thought at chamber luncheon.

School board members said Monday that the challenges facing the Juneau School District are “unprecedented,” and asked for continued support from the CBJ Assembly. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

School district and support staff move closer to an agreement

That’s not all that happened

School board members said Monday that the challenges facing the Juneau School District are “unprecedented,” and asked for continued support from the CBJ Assembly. (Alex McCarthy | Juneau Empire)

Bill would delay new school construction for another five years

Local officials worry it will cost us more down the road.

School district hires new director of student services

The search began in January.

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Planet or plastic? Students do their part to protect oceans

A shark and a dolphin taught valuable lesson to students.

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