Starting next year, the program will allow aspiring principals across the state to get on-the-job training at their local school district.
Jamie Diep
Education Reporter, KTOO
"I strive to tell stories that highlight the triumphs, struggles and resilience of students from all backgrounds as they navigate a constantly changing world."
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Newscast – Tuesday, August 19, 2025
In this newscast: The Alaska House and Senate met today in Juneau but adjourned in less than a minute; A temporary levee in Juneau’s Mendenhall Valley mostly held back record-breaking floodwaters during the glacial outburst last Wednesday, but some homes still flooded where parts of the barrier leaked; The president of the Central Council of the Tlingit and Haida Indian Tribes of Alaska returned from personal leave following accusations of misconduct that circulated widely online earlier this month; Alaska Marine Lines will no longer ship electric vehicles or plug-in hybrid vehicles to Alaska or Hawaii; Petersburg is updating its emergency plans for the first time in 15 years.
Juneau students head back to school after brief flood delay
Despite a one day delay for most students due to flooding, Juneau School District staff reported it was a relatively normal first day of school.
Struggling readers get extra support in summer school under Alaska Reads Act requirements
After passing the Alaska Reads Act in 2022, districts across the state use summer school as a way to help students struggling to read. Juneau students appear to be showing some improvements since the law went into effect.
Juneau School District delays first day of school to Friday
A flood warning remains in effect for the Mendenhall Valley until Thursday morning, prompting the district to close schools until Friday.
Juneau School District closes three schools amid moderate flooding
The district cites staff living in a flood zone as a reason for the plan to close all schools in the event of any school closing.