Two bills dealing with Alaska Native issues got different receptions from members of the Legislature on Thursday.
Education
School board praises superintendent while accepting resignation
Contrary to what community members may have thought, Lisa Worl said Gelbrich made an effort to become part of the community.
School board approves budget that cuts teachers, adds curriculum
“A lot of teachers who want to wait or aren’t supportive of a curriculum may not have the same high-needs students in their buildings.”
After-school program asks Assembly for $48,500 funding
It’s 4 o’ clock in the afternoon and 12-year-old John Barresi’s school day ended an hour ago. But the sixth grader is still hanging out at Dzantik’i Heeni Middle School working on a project.
Outgoing superintendent critiques school system
Juneau Superintendent Glenn Gelbrich critiques the school system in his resignation letter.
Group seeks to prevent suicide through paddle-making
Last weekend, the One People Canoe Society held a two-day paddle-making workshop in Wrangell.