The new task force is scheduled to offer recommendations on education funding and policy before the 35th Legislature convenes in 2027.
Education
Juneau School District begins school year with more than 90 open positions
While the district is covering some teaching positions with third-party contractors, the district started the school year with a quarter of its paraeducator positions unfilled.
New UAS principal training program gets $100,000 grant to cover student tuition
Starting next year, the program will allow aspiring principals across the state to get on-the-job training at their local school district.
Juneau students head back to school after brief flood delay
Despite a one day delay for most students due to flooding, Juneau School District staff reported it was a relatively normal first day of school.
Struggling readers get extra support in summer school under Alaska Reads Act requirements
After passing the Alaska Reads Act in 2022, districts across the state use summer school as a way to help students struggling to read. Juneau students appear to be showing some improvements since the law went into effect.
Juneau School District delays first day of school to Friday
A flood warning remains in effect for the Mendenhall Valley until Thursday morning, prompting the district to close schools until Friday.