Deedie Sorensen says she will finish out her current term but plans to step down after this October’s municipal election for personal reasons.
Education
Alaska school districts sue over Trump administration’s freeze of federal education funds
The Anchorage School District, the Kuspuk School District and the Fairbanks North Star Borough are part of a suit seeking to force the Trump administration to distribute $6.8 billion in frozen funds.
Alaska education department appeals failed test that puts $80 million in funding at risk
The state failed a test earlier this year that would allow it to use $80 million in federal money to offset its contribution to school districts. If successful, the state can continue using its typical funding structure for this fiscal year.
Biggest-ever class enters Alaska’s medical education partnership program
A record 30 students have started their medical education this month in a special multistate collaborative program, the University of Alaska Anchorage and University of Washington announced.
Trump administration freeze of millions for adult education prompts layoffs, cuts for Alaska
The withheld funds include grants for adult literacy, English language learning, civics and GED classes.
Juneau school board maintains high school counselor position with grant funding
Grant funding from the Juneau Community Foundation will help keep counseling services at the middle and high school at the same level as last school year.