The Alaska Legislature is looking at a bill that would fund free breakfast and lunch for all public school students, but lawmakers want more information about the cost.
Education
University of Alaska removes affirmative action and DEI language to comply with Trump executive orders
The university is making changes on several webpages to remove language about affirmative action and diversity, equity and inclusion following executive orders from the Trump administration.
Juneau Assembly moves forward with plan that would demolish most of Marie Drake building
The proposed demolition plan would knock down about 80% of the building, including most of the former classroom spaces. The planetarium and gym space would be left untouched.
Regents direct University of Alaska to strike diversity and inclusion language
Those recent federal orders come from President Donald Trump, who’s put diversity, equity and inclusion policies squarely in his crosshairs.
Education bill inches toward House vote amid negotiations and questions over funding
A House bill that would substantially boost school funding has cleared two committees and could be headed for a final vote, but questions remain over how the state would pay for it.
Proposed Juneau School District budget assumes $400 increase to per-student state funding
The budget is based on the assumption of a $400 increase to the state’s per-student funding contribution.