Juneau students and school administrators will meet with local legislators to discuss concerns about the new Thunder Bears mascot. “Thunderbear” has an Urban Dictionary definition associated with alcohol and race.
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Juneau school board wrestles with uncertain budget
The Juneau School Board is facing tough decisions over what to cut amid uncertainty at the state level. Cuts proposed at Tuesday’s board meeting ranged from middle school enrollment in a national college readiness program to nurses and health aides.
Abandoned rifle found near Juneau school on same day as Florida shooting
Juneau police Lt. Krag Campbell declined to immediately specify the make or model, but he confirmed that it was an AR-15 style rifle valued at about $1,000-$1,500, without the scope.
Sitka artist will help create burial ground monument for Douglas school
Sitka artist Nick Galanin has been chosen by the City and Borough of Juneau create an original work for a Native burial ground monument at an elementary school.
New school science curriculum emphasizes place-based, hands-on learning
Juneau’s new elementary science curriculum will now integrate aspects of Native culture in order to promote place-based learning in the classroom. It also brings Juneau’s K-5 classrooms up to date with current national and state science standards.
Juneau high school students choose Thunder Bears as new football mascot
Students from Thunder Mountain, Yaakoosge Daakahidi and Juneau-Douglas high schools voted on the new mascot for their combined football teams on Tuesday. Thunder Bears won out over the Capital City Senators and the Orcas.