In this newscast: Sen. Lisa Murkowski and Rep. Mary Peltola say the Willow Arctic drilling proposal would help the state and country Providers and lawmakers look for a way out of Alaska’s childcare shortage As families take more extended vacations, Petersburg teachers worry students are falling behind
Katie Anastas
Local News Reporter, KTOO
Providers and lawmakers look for a way out of Alaska’s child care shortage
As Alaska’s child care industry deals with a labor shortage, advocates say it needs help from the state. Otherwise, workers will keep opting for jobs that pay better, provide benefits and have fewer unpaid training requirements than caregiving.
Juneau leaders begin talks over $4.7 million school district deficit
Juneau School District leaders are gearing up for major budget decisions over the next two years as enrollment declines and major funding sources expire.
Alaska educators voice support for proposed $1,000 funding increase per student
“The morale of the young teachers, a lot of them that are single wage earners just getting started, are so low,” said Fairbanks teacher Thomas Kennedy. “They’re the lowest that I’ve seen in all my years of teaching.”
Juneau Assembly approves tourism policy objectives, including five-ship limit
The city hopes to curb issues like crowding and air pollution in the downtown area.
After pandemic closures and staff shortages, swim lessons are back in Juneau
Staff shortages, along with pool closures during the height of the pandemic, impacted kids of all ages. The city offered a limited number of classes last year, but not enough to serve all the kids who needed them.