Tag: dropout rate

ASD Graduates More Students, Barlett High Leads Way

The Anchorage School District has long been struggling to get more students to graduate from high school, with only slight improvement. Last year, the rate of students graduating jumped three and half percentage points overall for ASD. Bartlett High School is leading the way.

Education Secretary Meets with Local Educators

Education Secretary Arne Duncan met with Anchorage school officials at a brief question and answer session on Tuesday in a gathering hosted by Cook...

Alaska Natives Doing Better, but Still Lag National Average

Alaska Natives are more educated, have more jobs, and are making more money than they were 40 years ago. But they are still well...