It’s one of the loudest debates in education: whether spending more money adds up to better test scores and graduation rates.
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Audit: Failures led to UAF mishandling sexual assault cases
Multiple systemic failures, including a lack of capable staff, contributed to the mishandling of five sexual abuse cases at the University of Alaska Fairbanks. Those are the findings of an independent audit released Friday by the university detailing Title IX violations at the university. Title IX prohibits gender discrimination at institutions that receive federal funding.…
Juneau man indicted on child pornography count
Jim Wayne Thornhill, 38, if convicted faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years and a potential maximum sentence of 40 years.
Walker encourages lawmakers to stay in Juneau for session overtime
Walker says he wants legislators to keep up the momentum they showed in clearing a backlog of bills as they moved into an extended session Monday where the focus is expected to be on budget- and revenue-related bills.
The Latest: Bill seeks to suspend employee merit raises
Update | 6:15 p.m. Legislation was introduced in the Alaska House seeking to suspend merit pay increases for state employees until the price of North Slope crude more than doubles from its current level. The House Rules Committee bill was introduced on the first day of an extended session after lawmakers failed to reach agreement…
Mentally ill inmate sues over alleged parole disparity
An advocacy law firm is suing the state of Alaska on behalf of a Palmer inmate over an alleged disparity of treatment in the parole process for those found guilty but mentally ill. Most prisoners in the state are up for parole after serving two-thirds of their sentence if enough time is credited for good…