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Education

University of Alaska, new grad student union reach agreement on first contract

The contract boosts pay, time off, grievance reporting processes, University of Alaska facility access and continues health coverage for graduate students.
Education

Senators question Board of Education appointee’s role in home-school controversy

Bob Griffin's vision for Alaska’s education system: Less local control, more state oversight.
Economy

AIDEA wants to borrow $300M to bankroll unidentified projects

AIDEA claims that once it decides what to do with the $300 million, there will not be enough time to get approval from the Legislature on the specifics.
Arts and Culture

Creative Currents: ‘Like serendipity’ with David Brame

David Brame is part of “Łuk’ae Tse’ Taas,” or “Fish Head Soup Comics” — an Alaska artist collective honoring Indigenous cultures.
Commentary

Senate plans confirmation hearing on Dunleavy’s education point man Monday

Gov. Mike Dunleavy nominated Bob Griffin for a second five-year term on the state school board.
News

Alaska House seeks to ban social media for kids, limit access to internet pornography

A vote on the proposal could take place as soon as Friday, and if it succeeds, the idea would go to the state Senate
Economy

Alaska Senate panel approves state spending plan with smaller dividend than House proposed

The Senate proposal closes a $270 million gap in the House plan, but further negotiations are expected in May
Education

Home-school ruling: Agreement on pause, disagreement on duration

Both the state and plaintiffs — a group of parents of children in traditional schools — agree that a pause before the ruling goes into effect is justified
Education

Alaska House says unconstitutional home-school spending should continue through 2025

Alaska House Republicans aim to prolong unconstitutional funding of private and religious schools, rejecting swift resolution to home-school law challenges.
Education

Lawmakers to wait on Alaska Supreme Court as families reel in wake of correspondence ruling

Over the last 26 years, Penelope Gold has used the state’s correspondence school program to homeschool six of her seven children. Most have graduated,...
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