Juneau public broadcasting’s months-long American Graduate project culminated Dec. 10 in Getting to Graduation, a community discussion broadcasted live on TV, radio and online. The project, spearheaded by KTOO, KRNN, KXLL and 360 North, was a result of a grant to get local stations involved in discussing the dropout crisis facing many communities. In Juneau,…
Education
Local foods shake up the menu at Thunder Mountain High School
Salmon and halibut on a school lunch menu – it’s been happening in Juneau as the school district looks for healthier and more local foods for kids.
School board elects Worl to vacant seat
The Juneau School Board has selected Lisa Worl to finish out the term of Kim Poole, who recently resigned. The board Tuesday night voted for Worl, who was among six candidates for the seat, including two who had run in the fall municipal election. All six were interviewed by the board on Monday. At Tuesday’s…
Fun with physics at the Roller Coaster Riot
How do you get 135 third, fourth and fifth graders to learn and apply Sir Isaac Newton’s laws of motion? Have them design and build paper roller coasters.
School board to choose new member to fill vacancy
The Juneau School Board will appoint a new member Tuesday to replace Kim Poole, who recently resigned. The board had 30 days to replace Poole, who submitted her resignation on Nov. 13 and moved to Oklahoma to work in a family business. Six people have applied for the seat, including two school board candidates in…
KTOO’s American Graduate series culminates tonight in “Getting to Graduation”
Last year more than 90 Juneau students left high school before graduation. Statewide figures place the number at more than 2,800 students who quit school. Monday, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., KTOO and 360 North will host a community conversation aimed at coming up with solutions for the problem. KTOO this fall partnered with the…