At Monday’s Juneau School Board debate, candidates expressed their opinions on everything from a STEM charter school to a Tlingit immersion program to Planned Parenthood.
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Juneau School Board candidates talk priorities, budget
Most of the candidates expressed concern about college and career readiness, and all of them acknowledged the challenge of attracting teachers and compensating them enough given the high cost of living.
Juneau schools awarded $500,000 arts grant
The funding from the Margaret A. Cargill Foundation is for two years. Director of Teaching and Learning Ted Wilson says the funding could continue for up to 10.
Summit STEM School supporters must wait longer for board action
Final action has been postponed for a proposed charter elementary school focusing on science, technology, engineering and math. The Juneau School Board heard about potential legal issues and opposition from within the district in a meeting Tuesday.
High school activities fee creep causes sticker shock
Michelle Norman was asked to pay “an activity fee of $600 and approximately $150 travel fee for each meet out of Juneau.” Last year, Norman paid $275.
Juneau election deadline closes with 11 candidates vying for 6 seats
In 72 hours, the capital city went from having just one contested race and zero candidates for a pair of Juneau School Board seats, to having just a single uncontested race.