The percentage of U.S. undergrads who rely on the federal government for financial aid soared above 50 percent in the most recent survey from the National Center for Education Statistics.
Education
Seven Juneau schools get four stars
Seven of Juneau’s 12 schools got four-stars in the Alaska School Performance Index, but none achieved five stars.
State unveils new rating system for schools
Today, the state Education Department has unveiled its new system for judging schools, with hopes of providing a better picture of how well the state’s education system is working and where it needs to be improved.
Students start school this week
Back to school time is just around the corner. High school orientation took place earlier this week and teachers returned to work yesterday. At Auke Bay Elementary School, renovations to entry areas, offices, and the parking lot are finishing up. Students at Gastineau Elementary will start the new school year with a renovated playground. School…
Anchorage teachers reach tentative agreement; Juneau teachers head to arbitration
The Anchorage School District has reached a tentative three-year agreement with teachers.
Vaccination clinic on Saturday
Summer is nearly over for Juneau kids. It’s back to school on Tuesday for first through 12th graders; kindergarten starts next Thursday. That means it’s time for shots, that little poke in the arm that allows youngsters to attend Alaska public schools. Juneau Public Health, part of the Alaska Division of Public Health, and the…