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Update: Effort to rush compromise education bill through Legislature hits snag due to ‘drafting error’
Bill returned to Senate, which passed it 19-1, to fix error in amendment; House vote expected by Wednesday
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Revised education bill with $700 BSA hike gets new policy measures, advances to Senate floor
Changes easing charter school rules, adding new district evaluations fall short of governor’s agenda.
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District adopts budget with severe cuts, school closures
The preliminary budget assumes a $680 increase in per-student funding from the state.
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Legislature upholds governor’s veto of increased school funding
The governor last week said he vetoed House Bill 69 because it didn’t include any policy changes and…
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KPBSD chooses Pederson as next Homer High principal
School district held public interviews Wednesday, April 9.
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Ruffridge, Vance, Elam oppose stripped down education funding bill
The Senate passed a modified HB 69 on Friday that removed everything from House bill but a $1,000…
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University of Alaska holds virtual town hall to address fear and stress in changing federal landscape
Students, faculty and staff ask about protecting international students, Alaska Native programs.
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KPBSD considers 4 candidates for Homer High School principal position
School district held public interviews Wednesday, April 9.
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Alaska Legislature passes $1,000 per student funding boost, despite governor vowing to veto it
In an 11 to 9 vote, senators narrowly passed House Bill 69.
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Tułen Charter School set for fall opening
The school’s curriculum integrates Dena’ina language, culture and traditional values.
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Students, parents speak against proposed defunding of Quest gifted program
The program is the largest single line-item cut included in all three potential budget scenarios crafted for the…
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Kenai Alternative would lose staff member under proposed district budgets
Students, staff champion school as “home” for students in need.
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KPBSD budgeting in ‘no-win situation’
School board plans to advance budget with significant reductions in staff and programs while assuming a $680 BSA…
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Additional cuts added to KPBSD budget reduction scenarios as April deadline looms
The school district faces a $17 million deficit.
Opinion
Opinion: Freeing states from the ‘stranglehold’ of the U.S. Department of Education
The USDOE has also been captured by a political ideology that has been harmful to education in America.
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Soldotna High launches 1st Job Shadow Day
SoHi students spread across community on Wednesday to try out professions.
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Bringing back music education
Tustumena Elementary students get lessons from Artist-in-residence Delana Green.
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State board approves Tułen Charter School
The Kenaitze Indian Tribe will be able to open their charter school this fall.
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International students get the Alaska experience
Students to share their experiences visiting the Kenai Peninsula at a fundraiser dinner on Sunday.
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School board strikes 6 schools from closure consideration
The board will continue to consider closing Nikolaevsk School, Sterling and Tustumena.