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2012 ALASKA LEGISLATURE
A measure that would wipe out some property tax breaks for church-owned housing got its first hearing Thursday before a state legislative committee, but it didn't advance.
Education funding bill clears Senate hurdle
Pension bill would spread risk of health care cost increases
Education funding bill clears Senate hurdle
A bill that guarantees three years of increased funding to Alaska school districts was cleared Thursday for a floor vote in the Senate.
School closures: S. Anchorage, Eagle River, Chugiak, Palmer
The Anchorage School District says schools and bus routes in South Anchorage, on the Anchorage Hillside, and in Eagle River and Chugiak will be closed today due to icy roads and poor driving conditions. The Mat-Su Borough School District has also closed Palmer-area schools.
Education funding hike gets support from educators, parents
The Senate Finance Committee heard overwhelming support Wednesday for a proposed increase in education funding.
BP gives $1 million for UAA lab to study metals corrosion
BP Exploration (Alaska) Inc. announced Monday that it will donate $1 million to the University of Alaska Anchorage to help create a lab to study the effects of corrosion on pipe metals.
2012 ALASKA LEGISLATURE
Alaska education commissioner defends school intervention
Alaska Education Commissioner Michael Hanley on Monday fended off criticism of his department's approach to intervention in struggling schools.
State attorney warns against repealing school intervention
37 nominated to attend US service academies next year
Sen. Lisa Murkowski announced that she has nominated 37 young Alaskans for appointment to the U.S. military service academies for the class of 2016.
State attorney warns against repealing school intervention
The state is walking a narrow line if the Legislature repeals the state intervention process in struggling schools as House Education Chair Rep. Alan Dick suggests in HB256. That is the warning Neil Slotnick, a state attorney, gave the House Education Committee on Friday.
Shortage of funds spells fewer teachers and larger classes for Fairbanks schools
The Fairbanks School District is coping with a budget shortfall that will mean fewer teachers and bigger class sizes.
2012 ALASKA LEGISLATURE
Divided House committee advances bill on school choice
An expansion of school choice programs available to Alaskans is one step closer to becoming a reality, but a 4-3 vote by the House Education Committee this week and concerns raised by legislators suggest the road ahead for the bill could be rough.
Rural educators say state is out of step with their needs
Educators from a Western Alaska school district described to the House Education Committee this morning a relationship with state regulators they say is plagued by a lack of dialogue and inconsistent priorities.
2012 ALASKA LEGISLATURE
Rural lawmaker wants council on Alaska Native languages
Linguists and Native groups from across Alaska are lining up behind a proposal aimed at preserving and revitalizing the state's 20 Native languages.
Democrats introduce resolution against unlimited campaign spending
Florida educator named next Anchorage schools superintendent
He has a bit of a "Google problem," but the Anchorage School Board says a former Florida superintendent looking to make Alaska his last stop in a long career is the best pick to lead the city's schools.
The University of Alaska Museum of the North is the proud owner of a new pipeline pig.
2012 ALASKA LEGISLATURE
Lawmakers take tentative step toward boost in school funds
A Senate committee today advanced legislation that would increase per-student education funding in Alaska. But there's considerable debate at the Capitol over whether it is the right approach.
Engineering firm donates software to UAF
The University of Alaska Fairbanks says an engineering company has made a $1.6 million software donation to the school's petroleum engineering department.
State, plaintiffs settle rural education lawsuit
The state agreed Thursday to settle an eight-year case over rural education quality. Plaintiffs in the case claimed Alaska failed to meet its constitutional obligation to provide an education to schoolchildren.
PHOTOS: BEST OF JANUARY
Middle school teachers learn about robots
Central Middle School teachers Keith Hodson, left, and Michael Warren work on programming a Lego Mindstorm NXT robot to respond to sound during a workshop at Central on Wednesday. Seven teachers from Central and Mears middle schools are taking the two-day class, called geospatial and robotics technologies for the 21st century, to learn to use the robot kits. The goal is to incorporate robotics lessons in the classroom or in afterschool activities for their students.
Little progress on teacher quality in Alaska, group says
A new report says only three states have made less progress at improving the quality of teachers than Alaska since 2009.
Research shows low college graduation rates in Alaska
A legislative research report shows Alaska's college graduation rate ranked last nationally in all but two years between 1997 and 2009.
School Board candidate ordered to pay campaign fine
The Alaska Public Offices Commission has ordered former Anchorage School Board candidate Bob Griffin to pay a $5,700 fine for campaign disclosure violations.
Bedbugs return to UAA student housing
Alaska lawmakers to take look at issue of school choice
School District administrators seek less funding than this year
Education meetings aim for public advice
Parnell balks at increased formula funding for Alaska schools
UAA vice chancellor Driscoll takes job in Pennsylvania
School District plans review of base schools
Kodiak fish center now has new name
Anchorage School District to review base school attendance
ASD has canceled afternoon school bus routes serving Girdwood.
State effort aimed at boosting childhood physical activity
School superintendent finalists to tour, face city scrutiny
Candidates and their schedules
Norm Smith, educator, WWII vet dies at 86
Alaska village to vote on school relocation
Charter school becomes a success story
Education expert offers views after visiting Alaska schools
Partnership will donate more college test prep programs
University secures match for mentoring program
UAF returns union mail addressed to employees
Suicide prevention research gets $1.4M
University secures match for mentoring program
UAA launches awards program supporting new research
UAF hopes to buy hangar for aviation program
UAF hopes to buy airport hangar for aviation program
Alaska hands out nearly $3 million in merit scholarships
School superintendent search is now down to 2 finalists
Teachers' gifts a quandary for parents, kids
Education officials propose new standards for K-12
School District snow day catches some parents off guard
School district explains decision to cancel classes
$59 million school bond proposal placed on April ballot
Group aims to reverse rural teacher turnover rate
Kiana teen honored at the White House for suicide prevention work
Freezing rain tests drivers; after-school activities canceled
Mt. Edgecumbe senior honored at White House ceremony
Five win scholarships from Permanent Fund
UAA tries to crack down on music piracy by dormitory residents
UAF research ecologist was a pro snowboarder, has the scars to prove it
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