Education

A lot of talk results in little changes and a newly adopted budget

A lot of talk results in little changes and a newly adopted budget

Budget shrinks, reserve grows

A lot of talk results in little changes and a newly adopted budget
Deadline extended for proposals for governor’s ferry study after only one applies

Deadline extended for proposals for governor’s ferry study after only one applies

Budget for the study increased to a quarter million dollars.

Deadline extended for proposals for governor’s ferry study after only one applies
‘Fund our future’: Students protest proposed budget cuts to university

‘Fund our future’: Students protest proposed budget cuts to university

“We don’t have to accept these cuts.”

‘Fund our future’: Students protest proposed budget cuts to university
Juneau School District School Board Vice President Dan DeBartolo looks at his meeting packet during budget discussions Tuesday, March 12, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)

Marathon school board meeting results in budget amendments, heated special education funding talk

Juneau School District Board of Education had its work cut out for it.

Juneau School District School Board Vice President Dan DeBartolo looks at his meeting packet during budget discussions Tuesday, March 12, 2019. (Ben Hohenstatt | Juneau Empire)
Juneau schools try to set budget off current law, not governor’s proposed budget

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.

Juneau schools try to set budget off current law, not governor’s proposed budget
Mathletes compete in 2019 regional math contest

Mathletes compete in 2019 regional math contest

Recognitions for the week of March 3, 2019.

Mathletes compete in 2019 regional math contest
University Board of Regents to take public testimony

University Board of Regents to take public testimony

You can voice your concerns.

University Board of Regents to take public testimony
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.

Governor proposes cutting almost half of university’s total operating budget
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It’s negotiating time for Juneau School District

It’s negotiating time for Juneau School District

Talks are just getting started.

It’s negotiating time for Juneau School District
High school students plan gun safety rally

High school students plan gun safety rally

Rep. Hannan reported to speak.

High school students plan gun safety rally
Opinion: University of Alaska Anchorage focused on reapplying for accreditation

Opinion: University of Alaska Anchorage focused on reapplying for accreditation

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

Opinion: University of Alaska Anchorage focused on reapplying for accreditation
STEM Corner: Growing career paths through science

STEM Corner: Growing career paths through science

Students should not fret about being on a specific track.

STEM Corner: Growing career paths through science
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)

University of Alaska officials expect major budget cuts

UA would have to stop doing some things.

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

Gov’s bills includes $20M slash to education

The money was already approved.

School buses drop students off at Thunder Mountain High School on Monday, Sept. 21, 2015. (Michael Penn | Juneau Empire)
At town hall, Juneau residents worry about budget cuts

At town hall, Juneau residents worry about budget cuts

Locals crowded into a local library to voice their concerns.

At town hall, Juneau residents worry about budget cuts
Opinion: UAS accreditation in good standing

Opinion: UAS accreditation in good standing

Recent finding about UAA’s Education program is regrettable.

Opinion: UAS accreditation in good standing
University of Alaska Board of Regents to meet today in Anchorage

University of Alaska Board of Regents to meet today in Anchorage

You can livestream the meeting.

University of Alaska Board of Regents to meet today in Anchorage
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)

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

Regents frustrated with the setback.

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

Fly fishing classes coming up

Learn a new hobby.

Alan Thomas Soltys-Gray fishes for salmon. (Courtesy Photo | Tony Soltys)
University of Alaska Anchorage’s teaching programs lose accreditation

University of Alaska Anchorage’s teaching programs lose accreditation

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

University of Alaska Anchorage’s teaching programs lose accreditation