Because the Department of Education hasn’t been answering reporters’ questions, it’s unclear if the latest inactions are a temporary side effect of the Trump administration transition or an actual policy shift.
Quinton Chandler, KTOO
Title IX investigation brings many University of Alaska failings to light
The investigation lasted for three years. Title IX is the federal law that outlaws discrimination against, or the exclusion of, any person from a federally funded education program or activity because of their sex or gender.
Juneau-Douglas students win over 15 awards in academic decathlon
The students studied 10 subject areas as they related to World War II. Their study materials included math, history, art and music. They competed against more than 130 students from 11 other high schools.
Education ‘cafes’ connect communities, ideas and action
Great Alaska Schools members wanted the participants to give the Department of Education ideas on how schools can improve for all Alaska’s students.
School counselors help with things from academic support to grieving
Juneau school counselors say they serve as mediators, sources of information, confidants and much more.
Middle school sports travel is back on the school board’s agenda
The Juneau School Board will review the issue at its March 14 meeting.