State opens public comment period on rule limiting transgender girls in high school sports
The state is taking comments on a proposal to limit participation on girls high school sports teams to “females who were assigned female at birth.”
A closer look at the Harvard charter school study making waves in Juneau
A new study ranks Alaska's charter schools No. 1 in the nation. Gov. Mike Dunleavy has cited the study in calls to expand charter schools.
Anchorage School Board votes to close Mount Spurr Elementary School
The board heard emotional testimony from several people opposed to the closure, but ultimately voted 5-2 in favor of shutting the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson elementary school.
Alaska pediatricians agree with national org, encourage in-person school this fall
They say it's important to consider the risks of keeping children out of school; schools can and should reopen where it's safe to do so.
A judge has thrown out a key part of Alaska’s homeschool system. Here’s what to know.
A judge found unconstitutional the state's correspondence school allotment program, which pays for classes and supplies purchased by parents.
Palmer library supporters rally around bond measure to fund new building
City of Palmer voters will decide Tuesday whether to approve a $10 million general obligation bond to fund a replacement for the Palmer Public Library.
Gov. Mike Dunleavy says bipartisan education funding bill ‘falls far short’
The bill would increase the base per-student state funding to school districts by $680, the first substantial increase since 2016. The bill would also provide new support to charter and correspondence schools and offer funding to help young students struggling to read.
Alaska Gov. Dunleavy reappoints Bethany Marcum to state redistricting board
A day after lawmakers declined to confirm Bethany Marcum to the University of Alaska Board of Regents, she was reappointed to her former job.
Anchorage School District expects thousands of students to return to classrooms this week
The district is unsure exactly how many students will actually return as families continue to think through their options.
From ‘pandemic pods’ to private tutors, Anchorage Facebook group offers support
Following a national trend, many families are finding support and resources on social media.
University of Alaska picks Philadelphia-sized section of Interior Alaska to own under new law
The university's first choice is about 100,000 acres near Spooky Valley, west of the Dalton Highway in the Ray Mountains.
Politics take center stage as Anchorage school board race gets underway
After a year of difficult decision-making more people are interested in influencing the non-partisan body.
LISTEN: Hard hit by government closures and consumer fears of exposure to COVID-19, restaurants are on the brink
Bars and restaurants are once again closed to indoor drinking and dining in Anchorage, but some restaurant owners say they can't afford another shutdown, and will defy the order and stay open. Some will close permanently. What's the best answer to keep people safe and keep businesses whole?
University of Alaska graduate students vote to unionize
The state's graduate students will be represented by a union affiliated with the United Auto Workers, after a 314-11 vote counted Friday.
Dunleavy education vetoes drive early campaigning by House opponents
Juneau Rep. Sara Hannan and other House minority members are filing for reelection early so they can fundraise around a potential special session.
Alaska retirement board recommends closure of widely used plan after analysis finds flaws
The "managed accounts" program covers more than 10,000 of the 122,000-plus retirement accounts managed by the state.
Head of UAA student affairs to serve as interim chancellor
Bruce Schultz will begin in his new role on January 4, 2021, following current chancellor Cathy Sandeen's departure.
From natural gas to psychedelic medicine, a look at some of the bills filed ahead of Alaska’s legislative session
Ahead of their return to the Capitol, lawmakers are using pre-session bill filings to lay out priorities for the months to come.
Trial about traditional values in Ketchikan schools concludes with cultural testimony
A trial has been ongoing in Ketchikan to determine if displaying 14 traditional tribal values violates the First Amendment.
Amidst calls for police reform, Anchorage School District opts to keep School Resource Officer program
The program is used across the country and stations local police officers in public schools.