The district is ending the program due to staffing challenges but plans to replace it with a private provider.
Juneau Schools
Juneau school board remains undecided on continuing free breakfast program
The board will consider the program against a list of staff positions and programs it may add back to its budget.
Juneau School District to crack down on cell phone use
Students in kindergarten through high school will now have to turn off any phones, tablets, and laptops and stow them in their backpack or locker for the day. High school students will be allowed to use phones outside of school buildings at lunch or during free periods.
Alaska Board of Education adopts reading standards for Alaska Native languages
The standards recognize students can achieve literacy in state languages other than English.
The Juneau School District will pay for more of local Lingít language immersion program
After multiple meetings and extended debate, the school board has agreed to fund more of the Lingít language immersion program in the upcoming school year – even amid statewide school budgeting concerns.
Juneau high schools to hold graduation ceremonies Sunday
More than 300 seniors are expected to graduate at two Juneau high schools this year.