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Juneau schools try to set budget off current law, not governor’s proposed budget

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Juneau schools try to set budget off current law, not governor’s proposed budget

Budget would still draw about half a million dollars from reserves.

Mathletes compete in 2019 regional math contest

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Mathletes compete in 2019 regional math contest

Recognitions for the week of March 3, 2019.

University Board of Regents to take public testimony

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University Board of Regents to take public testimony

You can voice your concerns.

It’s negotiating time for Juneau School District

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It’s negotiating time for Juneau School District

Talks are just getting started.

High school students plan gun safety rally

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High school students plan gun safety rally

Rep. Hannan reported to speak.

Governor proposes cutting almost half of university’s total operating budget

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Governor proposes cutting almost half of university’s total operating budget

It would be the largest budget cut in the university’s 100-year history.

Opinion: University of Alaska Anchorage focused on reapplying for accreditation

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Opinion: University of Alaska Anchorage focused on reapplying for accreditation

UAA chancellor: We have learned a lot from this experience.

STEM Corner: Growing career paths through science

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STEM Corner: Growing career paths through science

Students should not fret about being on a specific track.

University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen, left, listens to Dr. Steve Atwater, Executive Dean of the university’s new Alaska College of Education, during an interview at the University of Alaska Southeast on Friday, August 3, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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University of Alaska officials expect major budget cuts

UA would have to stop doing some things.

Opinion: UAS accreditation in good standing

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Opinion: UAS accreditation in good standing

Recent finding about UAA’s Education program is regrettable.

At town hall, Juneau residents worry about budget cuts

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At town hall, Juneau residents worry about budget cuts

Locals crowded into a local library to voice their concerns.

School buses drop students off at Thunder Mountain High School on Monday, Sept. 21, 2015. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Gov’s bills includes $20M slash to education

The money was already approved.

University of Alaska President Jim Johnsen, left, listens to Dr. Steve Atwater, Executive Dean of the Alaska College of Education, during an interview at the University of Alaska Southeast on Friday, August 3, 2018. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Loss of accreditation could put university’s school of education ‘years behind’

Regents frustrated with the setback.

Alan Thomas Soltys-Gray fishes for salmon. (Courtesy Photo | Tony Soltys)

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Fly fishing classes coming up

Learn a new hobby.

University of Alaska Board of Regents to meet today in Anchorage

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University of Alaska Board of Regents to meet today in Anchorage

You can livestream the meeting.

University of Alaska Anchorage’s teaching programs lose accreditation

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University of Alaska Anchorage’s teaching programs lose accreditation

The university is not allowed to recommend students to the state for licensure without accreditation.

Juneau-Douglas High School pictured on Tuesday, Jan. 8, 2019. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)

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Juneau-Douglas changed its name. Here’s what it is.

It’s the same Tlingit name for Mount Juneau.

Juneau School District Director of Student Services Bridget Weiss, right, and Superintendent Dr. Mark Miller talk on Thursday, Oct. 19, 2017. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire File)

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Juneau School District has a new permanent superintendent

She’s an alumna.

Alaska’s teachers are leaving at much higher than the national average. Here’s what’s being done about it.

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Alaska’s teachers are leaving at much higher than the national average. Here’s what’s being done about it.

Alaska has a teacher problem.

Candidate for Assembly part of quarter million settlement with the city

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Candidate for Assembly part of quarter million settlement with the city

The lawsuit claimed negligence.