Education

Following reporting by KYUK, ProPublica, and NPR, lawmakers tripled the funding the state would allocate toward school construction and maintenance. The budget increase would still only cover about 13% of what school districts requested.

Civics education would be included among graduation requirements for all Alaska high schoolers, under a bill passed by the Alaska Legislature in the final hours of the legislative session last week. The new requirement aims to bolster Alaska students’ knowledge and understanding of the U.S. government and civic responsibilities. It comes amid declining public trust…

Southwest Alaska high school students celebrate their graduation, after a destructive October storm forced them to finish out their senior year in Anchorage. The ceremony marked a powerful step forward for the students and their families on their healing journey, blending village traditions in a city setting, that honored culture, community and courage.

Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé and Yaaḵoosgé Daakahídi High School will each hold ceremonies. The Juneau School District will livestream both graduations over Zoom.

Lawmakers called the state’s management of the school into question after witnessing deteriorating facilities, particularly dorms and student living areas.

Lawmakers advanced $29 million to offset school districts’ rising energy costs next year, and a plan for the state to cover the bulk of districts energy costs statewide starting in 2028.