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Education

UAF official in line for APU job

University of Alaska Fairbanks administrator Bernice Joseph is one of five finalists to be the new president of Alaska Pacific University.

New Susitna Valley school opens in January

When winter descends on the Mat-Su, Susitna Valley Junior/Senior High students have a special reason to beg to stay home from school.

Borough, insurance company negotiate over school cost

Borough, insurance company negotiate over school cost

The Mat-Su Borough and its insurance company, Allianz, are still negotiating how much replacing Susitna Valley Junior/Senior High School will cost.

UAF grant to study hot springs near Nome

The U.S. Department of Energy provided a $4.6 million grant to University of Alaska Fairbanks researchers who plan to study the energy-producing potential of a hot springs on the Seward Peninsula.

Peeking into salmon life begins with egg harvest

Each year Fish and Game kicks off its Salmonids in the Classroom Program with the egg takes, and a number of classes from across the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District participated this year.

Parnell proposes $100 million maintenance fund

Gov. Sean Parnell on Thursday proposed spending $100 million annually for five years on maintenance needs that have been ignored at Alaska's state-owned buildings and facilities.

UAF gets $4.6 million for geothermal research

The U.S. Department of Energy provided a $4.6 million grant to University of Alaska Fairbanks researchers who plan to study the energy-producing potential of a hot springs on the Seward Peninsula.

UA launches national search for president

The University of Alaska launched a broad-based advertising campaign for a new president this week, including ads in national trade publications. Direct mailings will also go to higher education organizations, colleges and universities across the country.

Fairbanks Borough school chief to resign position

The superintendent of the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District is resigning.

Swine flu vaccinations scheduled for schools

The Anchorage School District has scheduled swine flu vaccination clinics at 25 schools the week of Nov. 9-15.

Free forums for young Natives, leaders set

The second of five forums for young Natives and emerging leaders is scheduled for 4-7 p.m. Nov. 18 at the UAA/APU Consortium Library, Room 307.

Swine flu vaccination clinics set for several schools in next 2 days

The Anchorage School District has scheduled swine flu vaccination clinics for children at 17 elementary schools this week.

School District looks to slash $15 million

The Anchorage School District is going through its books to chop $15 million out of the $800 million budget slated for the next school year.

Swine flu clinics at 17 schools this week

The Anchorage School District scheduled swine flu vaccination clinics for children at 17 elementary schools this week.

Talkeetna woman named PE teacher of year

Cramming a half-hour of exercise into two dozen distracted bodies looked almost effortless, but Karen Mannix has been doing it for 20 years at Talkeetna and Trapper Creek Elementary schools.

School board gets seat via coin toss

The Ketchikan School Board needed a coin flip to fill its open seat.

Campus greenhouse provides UAF students with produce

Some of the salad greens that University of Alaska Fairbanks students are eating in dining halls this fall are coming from just a few hundred yards away.

First Alaska rural education director appointed by governor

Alaska has its first director of rural education. Juneau School Board Member Phyllis Carlson has been selected for the position.

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Program shows teens dangers of distraction

Mariah Bohanan, 14, tries to text while driving in an exercise of Allstate's distracted driving course Saturday. The course challenged about a dozen teens to navigate around cones while being distracted by cell phones, food, loud music and passengers to give them an understanding of the danger.

Professor to resign after university rejects his grievance

A University of Alaska professor who was stripped of his federal grant after he criticized the oil industry said he's resigning.

Sheldon Jackson officials seeking a partnership with Iowa college

Sitka officials visited the Midwest last week to continue talks about a partnership between Sheldon Jackson College and Dubuque University, an Iowa-based Presbyterian university.

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The Village

Blogging about life and politics in rural Alaska.

STORY

Dena'ina success

A year after opening, the Dena'ina Center has been a bright spot in Anchorage's economy.

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Airport concourses open

Concourses A & B open in the South Terminal with an art show and live music at Anchorage's airport.

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Alaska Politics

Breaking news, multimedia, and off-beat stories from the world of Alaska politics.

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2009 AFN Convention

Follow the news and events from the Alaska Federation of Natives Convention.

STORY

Fourth-grade whale hunter

A nine-year-old delivered the killing blow to a 32-foot bowhead whale in Barrow.

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Habitat for Humanity

Habitat for Humanity volunteers help a West African family recent to Anchorage build a house on Taku Drive in Muldoon.

University lets stand decision to strip professor of federal funds

Anchorage's first school health clinic approved

Football player's foundation aids students taking SAT, ACT

Teacher faces felony forgery, drug charges

Pupils with lice won't go home early

Educators including Alaskans tell new Columbus story

Grants aid Tlingit language, culture education

Governor wants good grades rewarded with scholarships

Fewer Alaskans put PFD money in college savings plan

Drug testing approved for high school athletes in Juneau

Tlingit language and culture aided by grant

Two schools locked down after police chase

About 700 more students enroll than expected

After-school classes keep Burchell’s kids on track

College students, volunteers harvest fruits of their labor

Colony math teacher in line for national award

Tuition increase approved by University of Alaska regents

University regents consider tuition hike

Anchorage schools will offer swine flu vaccine to students

Meetings set today in UA president search

District chips in to keep police officers in Anchorage schools

Youths with no place to turn offered a Step Up

Two UA campuses win grants to assist Native communities

Alaska teachers union settles federal harassment lawsuit

School Board OKs hiring of 53 extra teachers, staff

Home school: Making the grade?

Anaktuvuk Pass closes school due to sick kids

In tough times more students enroll at Alaska colleges

School District shuffles teachers to meet numbers

Students anxiously await construction of new school

Obama exhorts kids to pay attention in school

White House defends back-to-school talk

Comeau gets an earful over president's school speech

Anchorage schoolteachers can air Obama speech to students

Inside Alaska business

Poor economy leads to higher education

First case of swine flu reported in Fairbanks schools

Tardy chickenpox shots leave school desks vacant

Veterans, families get in-state tuition at UA campuses

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