The state of Alaska in September will ask the federal government to approve new education standards to replace the so-called No Child Left Behind program.
Education
Majority of Alaska schools fall short of education targets
Less than half Alaska public schools made “adequate yearly progress” last year under the federal education law.
Boy chef from Juneau headed to Washington, DC
Ten-year-old Aaron Blust of Juneau is an inspired chef. His salmon dish is getting him and his family a trip to Washington, D.C.
Earned a Say? Then speak up
As Alaska ages, Social Security and Medicare benefits become more important.
UAS to test emergency procedures on Ketchikan campus
UAS Ketchikan campus will test emergency procedures on Tuesday with an “active shooter” exercise.
UAF gets grant to study how Alaskans are adapting to changing environments
The $20-million National Science Foundation grant will allow the University of Alaska Fairbanks to hire eight new scientists to study how Alaska communities in three different regions are adapting to changing environments.