Close to a hundred members of the public offered comment and all but a dozen spoke against removing the prohibition on state money benefiting private schools.
Education
Food Policy Council seeks food security for Alaska
Juneau’s town hall is the second in a series of seven Alaska Food Policy Council meetings across the state.
JIRP director developed early interest in Southeast Alaska glaciers
Dr. Maynard Miller, who passed away this month, also ascended Mt. Bertha and Mt. St. Elias
Differences between U.S. & Gaza Strip? Weather and freedom
“Being here in America, it’s very different – having your freedom, having your choices, do whatever you want to. I can’t explain it but it’s so different,” says Haytham Mohanna.
Senate panel hears bill on elementary school reading programs
With education being a hot issue this legislative session, some politicians are looking at the basics of learning in their effort to improve student outcomes.
Teachers, budget committee say new literacy curriculum isn’t necessary
“How many teacher positions can we afford to keep in lieu of spending that money on curriculum?” asked budget committee member Jennifer Lindley