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State OKs school district’s consolidation plan; closed schools cannot reopen for at least seven years
Plans from color-coded moving boxes to adjusting bus routes well underway, district officials say.
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Alaska judge strikes down state’s cash payments to families using correspondence school programs
Decision will become a ‘hot-button legislative item’ in final weeks of session, lawmakers say.
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Alaskans support increased education funding, reforms, according to Dunleavy poll
Majority of those polled say they think “change and reform” are key to improving Alaska’s test scores.
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Recall effort targets school board president, vice president due to district’s budget crisis
Deedie Sorensen, Emil Mackey failed to act on previous concerns about fiscal woes, petitioners say.
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Committee advances Alaska education bill with Gov. Dunleavy priorities, historic funding increase
The meeting was dysfunctional enough that the public scolded lawmakers in testimony.
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Juneau students take statewide protest for more education funding into the Capitol
Scores of students march from JDHS to the offices of the governor and other lawmakers.
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Alaska schools could buckle down on civics
Legislative proposal seeks to increase civic engagement
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Standardized tests still required for Alaska’s college scholarship program, state tells confused families
The agency in charge of Alaska’s merit scholarship program for high school students is advising them that they…
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House rushes to pass rural schools internet bill after veto of comprehensive education bill
Legislators work past midnight as school districts face Wednesday application deadline for program.
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‘The ball is now very clearly in their court’
Senate looks to House on next steps for education funding
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Time is running out for legislators to increase internet speeds for Alaska’s rural schools
One week remains until the deadline for federal grants that would make equitable speeds affordable.
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Flaws found in study cited by Dunleavy claiming Alaska ranks second in adequately funding schools
“I’m definitely saying don’t take it at face value,” study’s co-author says.
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Legislature fails by a single vote of 39-20 to override Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s veto of education bill
Legislators warn bad blood may hamper other issues as numerous Republicans abandon earlier support.
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School board passes budget that cuts staff 12%, hopes for BSA increase that will save some jobs
Board members make wish list if state funding increases, as governor vetoes bill providing funds.
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School board sticks with consolidation plan for one high school after eight-hour debate of two-school alternative
Claims of plan for two grade 8-12 schools based on faulty and incomplete data, district leaders say.
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Alaska legislators balance widespread opposition to Dunleavy policy, veto threat as deadline nears
South Anchorage high school teacher Logan Pitney said his colleagues are making exit strategies to flee their bad…
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University of Alaska president celebrates ‘meaningful progress’ at state’s varied campuses
After years of uncertainty, budget woes and contraction, the University of Alaska system is now growing again, the…
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School board votes 4-3 to reconsider consolidation plan merging high and middle schools
Motion allows amending plan next week, despite concern by some officials budget is also due then.
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Disagreements between Alaska House Republicans stalled education work for three weeks
House Education Committee hasn’t met since Feb. 14, denying Dunleavy channel of support for his ideas
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Proposed school district budget for next year cuts 12% of employees, increases class sizes
Pupil-teacher ratio of 30 — or 4 to 5 extra kids per class — proposed for all grades…