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6-24-11

--MAT-SU BOARD OKS $215 MILLION BOND PACKAGE
--FAIRBANKS SCHOOL BOARD ADOPTS BUDGET
--REPORT SUGGESTS IMPROVEMENTS FOR ANCHORAGE DISTRICT MATH PROGRAM
--TEACHERS TAKE TIME OUT TO LEARN ABOUT INCORPORATING ART INTO EDUCATION
--KODIAK BOARD SAYS GOODBYE TO RUCH
--JOPLIN SCHOOL DISTRICT TRIES TO REBUILD, REINVENT

6-17-11

--DEADLINE APPROACHES FOR NEW ALASKA STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
--MAT-SU SCHOOL BOND CUT BY $89 MILLION
--STATE BOARD REJECTS COLLEGE-BASED CHARTER SCHOOL IN FAIRBANKS
--EMERGING LEADERS' GAIN PERSPECTIVE IN RURAL ALASKA
--STUDY: SCHOOL DISTRICT BOOSTS ECONOMY

6-10-11

--JUNEAU BOARD PASSES NEW TEACHER EVALUATION SYSTEM
--KODIAK SCHOOLS BRACE FOR FURTHER CUTS
--ANCHORAGE REFINANCES $28.3 MILLION IN SCHOOL BONDS

5-27-11

--SCHOOLS STRUGGLE TO RECOVER AMID YEARS OF CUTS
--FIGHT EXPECTED IN JUNEAU OVER EARLY EDUCATION
--MAT-SU SCHOOLS STARTING LATER TO HELP SLEEPY STUDENTS
--WRANGELL SUPERINTENDENT SET TO RETIRE IN JUNE
--REAPPOINTMENT DEADLINE NEARS FOR REAA’S

5-20-11

--REAPPORTIONMENT DEADLINE NEARS FOR REAAʼS
--WRANGELL AGREES TO VIRTUAL HIGH SCHOOL PROGRAM
--CHILDRENʼS BOOK AIMS TO SAVE DYING ALASKA LANGUAGE
--EARLY EDUCATION IS FOCUS OF NORTH SLOPE LIBRARY
--SMALL INTERIOR SCHOOLS WARILY WATCH ENROLLMENT NUMBERS
--DUNLEAVY JOINS AASB BOARD OF DIRECTORS
--GRADUATIONS AROUND ALASKA

5-13-11

--NEA LEADERS PROPOSE TEACHER EVALUATION SHIFT
--GAP IN KIDSʼ FOOD PROGRAMS DURING SUMMER
--BUDGET UNCERTAINTY IN KODIAK
--MAT-SU EXPLAINS NEED FOR SCHOOL BOND

5-6-11

--SURVEY: EDUCATORS LACK TRAINING TO TEACH ONLINE SAFETY
--FAILING GRADES ON CIVICS EXAM CALLED A CRISIS
--RURAL ALASKANS BRACE FOR HIGH GAS PRICES
--FEMALE POLICE OFFICER A COMFORT FOR CHUGIAK’S SCHOOLS
--FOR GRADUATES, SOME WISDOM FROM NEWSPAPER READERS
--TLINGIT CHILDREN’S BOOK TO BE RELEASED SUNDAY

4-29-11

--EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION FUNDING DECLINES
--50 FAIRBANKS TEACHERS SENT NOTICE OF POSSIBLE LAYOFFS
--LAWMAKERS SAY FUNDING FOR SCHOOLS NOT LOST CAUSE
--JUNEAU BOARD PASSES NEW GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS
--KENAI NURSE NAMED SCHOOL NURSE OF THE YEAR
--OSCAR KAWAGLEY HAD PROFOUND IMPACT ON

4-22-11

--YUKON SCHOOLS TACKLE DECLINING ENROLLMENT
--OBAMA APPOINTS THERESA JOHN TO EDUCATION PANEL
--SITKA COACHES ASK ASAA FOR PARITY IN TRAVEL COSTS
--ASAA DOUBLES THE FUN FOR 1A BASKETBALL
--FUTURE TEACHER CHOSEN FOR SCHOLARSHIP

4-15-11

--YUKON SCHOOLS TACKLE DECLINING ENROLLMENT
--OBAMA APPOINTS THERESA JOHN TO EDUCATION PANEL
--SITKA COACHES ASK ASAA FOR PARITY IN TRAVEL COSTS
--ASAA DOUBLES THE FUN FOR 1A BASKETBALL
--FUTURE TEACHER CHOSEN FOR SCHOLARSHIP

4-8-11

--LEGISLATURE WANTS TO REVISE TEACHER CERTIFICATION
--ANCHORAGE PONDERS NEXT MOVE AFTER BOND DEFEAT
--HOMESCHOOL PROGRAM EXPANDS TO ACCOMMODATE DEMAND
--‘KIDS THESE DAYS’ EARNS TOP PRESS CLUB ACCOLADES
--ARE SCHOOL NURSES DISAPPEARING?
--21 THINGS THAT WILL BE OBSOLETE BY 2020
LEGISLATURE WANTS TO REVISE TEACHER CERTIFICATION

4-1-11

--OBAMA SAYS TOO MUCH TESTING MAKES EDUCATION BORING
--CHEVAK TEACHER AIDES WORK ON CERTIFICATION BY DISTANCE
--JUNE NELSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS ANNOUNCED
--DYSLEXIC GOVERNOR BRINGS LEARNING DISABILITY TO LIMELIGHT
--STUDENTS CREATE VILLAGE STORE TO PAY FOR SCHOOL TRIP

3-18-11

--OBAMA URGES EDUCATION LAW OVERHAUL
--U.S. IS URGED TO RAISE TEACHERS’ STATUS
--STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION TALKS GRADUATION, LEGISLATION
--NEW BOARD WEBINAR SERIES CONTINUES NEXT WEEK

3-11-11

--82 PERCENT OF U.S. SCHOOLS MAY BE LABELED ʻFAILINGʼ
--FAIRBANKS PANEL VOTES TO KEEP ʻBETRAYEDʼ IN HIGH SCHOOL
--SCHOOLS ENCOURAGED TO APPLY FOR PREVENTION GRANTS
--REGISTER NOW FOR THE SPRING LEGISLATIVE FLY-IN

3-4-11

--VIRTUAL EDUCATION BOOM HITS THE STATES
--TEACHERS WONDER, WHY THE SCORN?
--FAIRBANKS SCHOOL BOARD OKS $61 MILLION BOND PACKAGE
--MAT-SU SCHOOLS REPORT SOME SUCCESS IN BATTLING OBESITY
--MAT-SU BUDGET CUTS WEIGH ON BOARD, PERSONNEL
--LOCAL FISH EARN HIGH MARKS IN SITKA SCHOOL LUNCHES
--YOUTH SPIRIT HONORED: KENAI TEENS RECOGNIZED
--LATHROP HIGH PRINCIPAL HONORED
--REGISTER NOW FOR THE SPRING LEGISLATIVE FLY-IN

2-25-11

--SPECIAL EDUCATION DEGREE PROGRAM COULD COME TO ALASKA
--REGISTER NOW FOR THE SPRING LEGISLATIVE FLY-IN

2-18-11

--EDUCATION FUNDING CRISIS EXPECTED TO GROW
--MORE STATES RESIST SCHOOL FUNDING CUTS
--ROLE FOR TEACHERS SEEN IN SOLVING SCHOOLSʼ CRISES
--AASB WEBINAR SERIES FOR NEW SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
--AND, WEBINAR SERIES FOR SECRETARIES SET FOR NEXT WEEK

2-11-11

--UNIVERSITY TO CHANGE HEALTH CARE TO COVER RISING COSTS
--STUDENTS BROUGHT SCHOOL THREAT TO LIGHT IN BETHEL
--STUDENTS MAKE WAVES OF KNOWLEDGE IN SEWARD
--ALASKA SCHOOL LAWS & REGULATIONS NOW AVAILABLE

2-4-11

--ANCHORAGE TAPS RESERVE FUND TO AVOID PROGRAM CUTS
--FAIRBANKS MOVES FORWAD WITH INTERNET POLICIES
--RHODES CHOSEN AS NEW SUPERINTENDENT IN WRANGELL
--REVAMPED ELEMENTARY OPENS, AWES CORDOVA
--GOVERNOR DECLARES SCHOOL BOARD RECOGNITION MONTH
--SCHOOLS GET SHORTCHANGED IN FEDERAL IMPACT AID

1-28-11

--OBAMA MAKES EDUCATION A STATE OF UNION CENTERPIECE
--REPORT: FIRST TWO YEARS OF COLLEGE SHOW SMALL GAINS
--BIG EFFORT SAVES SCHOOL FROM FIRE
--NEW GRAD REQUIREMENTS WOULD KILL ELECTIVES, SAYS PUBLIC
--JUNEAU NUTRITION PROGRAM TO IMPROVE, BUT NOT BREAKFAST
--NATIONAL YOUTH SUMMIT SCHEDULED FOR FEBRUARY 26

1-21-11

--ANCHORAGE PROPOSES PROGRAM CUTS, SPORTS FEE INCREASES
--JUNEAU LOOKS AT STAFF CUTS, LARGER CLASS SIZES
--MAT-SU WORKS TO CLOSE BUDGET GAPS
--CHEVAK MAKES PROGRESS ON AIRCRAFT PROJECT
--KODIAK AIMS TO TURN ARTISTS INTO TEACHERS
--SHE ATE 162 SCHOOL LUNCHES, THEN BLOGGED IT

1-14-11

--ALASKA SCORES C-MINUS IN NEW EDUCATION REPORT
--KENAI BOARD SAYS ‘NO’ TO DRUG TESTING STUDENTS
--NEW HOUSTON HIGH WELDING LAB BRIGHTENS FUTURES
--AASB LEADERSHIP FLY-IN AND YOUTH ADVOCACY INSTITUTE

1-7-11

--TWO ALASKA SCHOOLS NAMED DISTINGUISHED TITLE 1 SCHOOLS
--BILL WOULD PUT STATE MONEY INTO SCHOOL MEALS
--OTHER EDUCATION BILLS PRE-FILED FOR THE 2011 SESSION
--STATE PROMOTES USE OF TECHNOLOGY THROUGH CONTEST
--AASB LEADERSHIP FLY-IN AND YOUTH ADVOCACY INSTITUTE

12-17-10

--GOVERNOR UNVEILS EDUCATION FUNDING PROPOSALS
--STATE GETS LOW RATES ON NEW BOND SALE
--ANCHORAGE BOARD OKS $81 MILLION BOND PACKAGE
--KENAI BOARD ADOPTS SEX OFFENDER POLICY

12-10-10

--U.S. STUDENTS TRAIL GLOBAL LEADERS
--PARENTS EMBRACE DOCUMENTARY ON PRESSURES OF SCHOOL
--PARNELL APPROVES NEW EDUCATION COMMISSIONER
--ALUTIIQ TO BE TAUGHT AT KODIAK HIGH
--STUDENTS FACE OFF WITH CONSTITUTIONAL KNOWLEDGE

12-3-10

--HOUSE APPROVES BILL TO IMPROVE SCHOOL LUNCHES
--U.S. SCHOOL GRADUATION RATE IS RISING
--TASK FORCE URGES SCHOLARSHIP ACCOUNT
--UPS & DOWNS OF DISTRICT BUDGETS AROUND THE STATE
--KENAI’S DOSKO SELECTED AS ASSISTANT PRINCIPAL OF YEAR
--WINTER BOARDSMANSHIP ACADEMY IS DECEMBER 9-10

11-19-10

--KENNEDY LEADS AASB; NORTHWEST ARCTIC HONORED
--GATES URGES SCHOOL BUDGET OVERHAULS
--SCHOOL SUMMIT SEARCHES FOR SOLUTIONS TO RURAL PROBLEMS
--FAIRBANKS SCHOOL BOARD REVIEWS CLASS SIZES
--NEW BOARD MEMBER WEBINAR SERIES BEGINS NOV. 30

11-5-10

--VOTERS APPROVE $397 MILLION IN EDUCATION PROJECTS
--FAIRBANKS LOOKS AT $61 MILLION SCHOOL BOND PROPOSAL
--EED AWARDS GRANT FOR VIRTUAL LEARNING NETWORK
--KENAI LOOKS AT SEX OFFENDER POLICY
--DRUG TESTING POLICY UNDER REVIEW
--LEARNING WITH AN I-PAD IN KODIAK
--NEW BOARD MEMBER WEBINAR SERIES BEGINS NOV. 30

10-29-10

--SCHOOL LAW: WHO IS RESPONSIBLE FOR CURRICULUM?
--FEDS OFFER ANTI-BULLYING GUIDANCE TO EDUCATORS
--BOND PROPOSITION B: $397 MILLION FOR EDUCATIONL
--CITY LIMITS ANCHORAGE TAX INCREASE; LAYOFFS PREDICTED
--SCHOOL RENOVATION IS LESSON PLAN FOR FAIRBANKS STUDENTS
--REGISTER NOW FOR THE AASB ANNUAL CONFERENCE

10-22-10

--TRADITIONAL ATHABASCAN STORIES RETOLD THROUGH TECHNOLOGY
--UNHAPPY TEACHERS TURN OUT FOR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING
--FUNDING FOR EDUCATION CONFUSING FOR ALL IN VALDEZ
--“LETTERS FOR LITERATURE 2011” CONTEST OPENS
--REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR AASB ANNUAL CONFERENCE

10-15-10

--SCHOOLS OUT ON VACCINES, BUT NEED FOR SHOTS REMAINS
--BOND PROPOSAL KEY TO FUTURE OF UAFʼS LIFE SCIENCE BUIDLING
--NORTH SLOPE ADOPTS INUPIAQ LEARNING FRAMEWORK
--KENAI BOARD ASKS FOR FUNDING CHANGES
--FAIRBANKS MATH CLASS DRAWS BEYOND THE LINES
--SCHOOLS ENFORCE YEAR-ROUND CONDUCT RULES
--KIDS HAVENʼT CHANGED; KINDERGARTEN HAS
--“LETTERS FOR LITERATURE 2011” CONTEST OPENS
--REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR AASB ANNUAL CONFERENCE

10-1-10

--CALLS FOR LONGER SCHOOL YEARS FACE BUDGET REALITY
--SCHOOL ROOF REPAIRS SUBJECT OF KENAI PENINSULA BOND
--MAT-SU VOTERS ASKED FOR ATHLETIC IMPROVEMENTS
--NEW SEX-ED FUNDING ENDS ABSTINENCE-ONLY
--WAITING FOR SOMEBODY (COMMENTARY)
--ARE TODAY’S PARENTS RAISING A GENERATION OF NINCOMPOOPS?
--REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR AASB ANNUAL CONFERENCE

9-24-10

--PREPARING STUDENTS FOR THE GLOBAL WORKFORCE
--RELATIONSHIP EDUCATION EXPANDS IN SCHOOLS
--CURRICULUM AUDITOR SCORES KENAI ‘BETTER THAN MANY’
--3 FINALISTS NAMED FOR TEACHER OF THE YEAR
--AN ANSWER FOR ‘SUPERMAN’
--REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR AASB ANNUAL CONFERENCE

9-17-10

--EMPLOYERS, EDUCATORS PUT HEADS TOGETHER FOR STUDENTS
--ALASKA GETS $10 MILLION FOR INTERNET UPGRADES
--LEGISLATURE OKAYS $23.5 MILLION IN FEDERAL EDUCATION FUNDING
--STUDENTS CLAMORING FOR CHALLENGE DAY
--SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS WIND DOWN
--RELIGIOUS HOLIDAYS COMPRESS TEAMS TRAINING TIMES
--REGISTRATION NOW OPEN FOR AASB ANNUAL CONFERENCE

9-10-10

--BLUE RIBBONS FOR TWO ALASKA SCHOOLS
--FAIRBANKS BOARD AND BOROUGH DIFFER OVER LAPSED FUNDS
--MAT-SU SCHOOLS REQUIRE ADDITIONAL MATH CREDIT
--GRANTS FUND TECHNOLOGY, AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS IN SITKA
--PUBLIC SCHOOLS FACE LAWSUIT OVER FEES
--SCHOOL SUPPLY LIST GROWS TO INCLUDE SOME UNUSUAL STUFF

9-3-10

-- METHOD TO GRADE TEACHERS PROVOKES BATTLES
-- LACK OF FUNDING, HIGH-SPEED INTERNET, COUNSELING HAMPERS ALASKA STUDENTS, GROUP SAYS
-- ALASKA DEPT. OF ED LAUNCHES “NEW LOOK” WEBSITE
-- GETTING TO GOOD
-- RESOLUTIONS TELECONFERENCE – SEPT. 10TH @ NOON
-- AASB FALL BOARDSMANSHIP ACADEMY – SEPT. 18-19, FAIRBANKS
-- KIDS THESE DAYS! RADIO – TUESDAY 9/7

8-27-10

-TESTING THE SYSTEM

-THE LITTLEST REDSHIRTS SIT OUT KINDERGARTEN

-THE VALUE OF SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL LEARNING

-RESOLUTIONS DISCUSSION ONLINE AT AASB.ORG

-KIDS THESE DAYS! DEBUTS AUGUST 31ST AT 2PM ON KSKA-FM

8-20-10

-- THE RIGHT TEACHER IS MORE IMPORTANT THAN THE RIGHT SCHOOL
-- NORTH SLOPE EDUCATORS PLAN INUPIAQ CURRICULUM
-- NEW ALASKA SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM
-- THE CRUCIAL YEAR OF KINDERGARTEN
-- AASB FALL BOARDSMANSHIP ACADEMY – SEPT. 18-19, FAIRBANKS
-- TUNE IN TO KTD DEBUT SHOW – TUESDAY 8/31/10

8-13-10

-- GOVERNOR REMEMBERS STEVENS, VICTIMS OF PLANE CRASH
-- CONGRESS PASSES BILL TO PROVIDE $10 BILLION TO SUPPORT ED.
-- SCHOOLS ARE GIVEN A GRADE ON HOW GRADUATES DO
-- FAIRBANKS STUDENT GARDENERS REAP A HARVEST OF EDUCATION
-- AASB FALL BOARDSMANSHIP ACADEMY AT PIKES LANDING SEPT.18-19

8-6-10

--MORE SCHOOLS IN 2009-10 MADE ADEQUATE YEARLY PROGRESS
--ANCHORAGE GETTING CLOSER TO NCLB COMPLIANCE
--SENATE VOTES $26 BILLION FOR STATES AND SCHOOLS
--EDUCATION DEPARTMENT DEALS OUT BIG AWARDS
--DISTRICTS SEEK LUCRATIVE NAMING RIGHTS DEALS
--BLIND SUBSTITUTE TEACHER WINS DISCRIMINATION CASE
--FALL BOARDSMANSHIP ACADEMY AT PIKES LANDING SEPT. 18-19

7-30-10

--TASK FORCE TACKLES STATE’S EDUCATION CHALLENGES
--OBAMA DEFENDS HIS SCHOOLS PROGRAM
--THE CASE FOR $320,000 KINDERARTEN TEACHERS
--18 STATES AND D.C. ARE FINALISTS FOR EDUCTION GRANTS
--KODIAK HIGH SCHOOL ADVOCATES WIND TURBINE PROJECT
--‘HALL OF ELDERS’ LIGHTS UP SHUNGNAK SCHOOL
--LEAD ON! FOR PEACE AND EQUALITY IN ALASKA

7-16-10

--TURNING A DRUG BUST INTO AN OPPORTUNITY
--DRUG-SCREENING TASK FORCE AT WORK IN KENAI DISTRICT
--HIGH-SCHOOL DRUG TESTING SHOWS NO LONG-TERM EFFECT
--STATE TRUSTEE FACES CHALLENGES IN RURAL DISTRICT
--ON THE BALLOT IN ALASKA: TRANSPARENCY
--YUKON-KUSKOKWIM DELTA SEES SPATE OF SUICIDES
--KENAI LIVE STREAMS MEETINGS
--MAT-SU HIRES NEW BUSINESS MANAGER

7-2-10

--WAR SPENDING BILL INCLUDES $10 BILLION FOR SCHOOLS
--TROUBLED RURAL SCHOOL DISTRICT TO GET STATE ATTENTION
--ON-LINE BULLIES PULL SCHOOLS INTO THE FRAY
--ATTEMPTING TO FOLLOW THE MONEY (COMMENTARY)

6-28-10

--MID-VALLEY SET TO MAKE TRANSITION TO CHARTER
--SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAMS FLOURISH IN KODIAK, PETERSBURG
--GOVERNOR SIGNS EDUCATION BILLS
--AASB AWARDS ARTISTS TOPS GRANTS

6-4-10

--ESEA RE-WRITE DRAWS AASB COMMENTS
--STATES TO ESTABLISH NATIONWIDE STANDARDS
--STATES CREATE FLOOD OF EDUCATION BILLS
--BATTLE AGAINST BULLIES RECEIVES OUTSIDE FUNDING
--KENAI KIDS BUILD PORTABLE CLASSROOM

5-28-10

--TWO NOME SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS RECALLED
--ANCHORAGE BOARD CLARIFIES TEACHER GIFT POLICY
--ANCHORAGE APPROVES NEW CONTRACT WITH TEACHERS
--SURPRISING GROUPS OPPOSE NEW CORRUPTION MEASURE
--KODIAK BOROUGH STANDS AGAINST ‘GAG LAW’
--GET OUT IN THE LIGHT (EDITORIAL)
--SMALL SCHOOLS BENEFIT FROM CO-OP PROGRAM
--HOW SHOULD WE TEACH OUR FUTURE TEACHERS?
--COLOR OF JUSTICE: WORKSHOPS ON LAW CAREERS COMING UP

5-21-10

--TEST RESULTS SHOW GAINS IN READING, MATH, SCIENCE
--KENAI BOROUGH BOOSTS SCHOOL FUNDING
--TRANSPORTATION FOR HOMELESS KIDS COSTS THOUSANDS
--ROUND ‘EM UP: SKILLS TEST FOR SCHOOL BUS DRIVERS
--MEASURE 1 COULD BE COSTLY IN SEVERAL WAYS (OPINION)
--COLOR OF JUSTICE: WORKSHOPS ON LAW CAREERS COMING UP

5-14-10

--AASB URGES DISTRICTS TO BE AWARE OF PROPOSITION 1 IMPACTS
--ALASKA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE WARNS OF ‘GAG’ INITIATIVE
--ALASKA SCHOOLS AWARDED $30 MILLION FROM RECOVERY ACT
--ANCHORAGE EXPECTS RECORD NUMBER OF GRADUATES
--STUDENTS MAY RUN NEW KODIAK HIGH DINING SERVICE

5-7-10

--ANCHORAGE TEACHERS OK 3-YEAR UNION CONTRACT
--GOVERNOR SIGNS FARM-TO-SCHOOL BILL
--FEDS GIVE $10.7 MILLION TO ALASKA’S LOW-ACHIEVING SCHOOLS
--EDUCATORS LIST WISHED-FOR CHANGES FROM LAWSUIT
--LESSONS FROM CATHOLIC SCHOOLS FOR PUBLIC EDUCATORS

4-23-10

--SCHOOL DISTRICTS WARN OF EVEN DEEPER TEACHER CUTS
--CONGRESS WEIGHS STIMULUS FOR SCHOOLS
--FAIRBANKS SELECTS PETE LEWIS AS NEW SUPERINTENDENT
--MAT-SU TO INTERVIEW FIVE CANDIDATES FOR TOP JOB
--THREE CANDIDATES VIE FOR VALDEZ SUPERINTENDENCY
--KENAI ASSEMBLY CUTS SCHOOL FUNDING MATCH
--GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR IMAGINATION LIBRARIES

4-16-10

--STUDY: PHYSICAL ACTIVITY CAN BOOST STUDENT PERFORMANCE
--ANCHORAGE SCHOOLS EARN MONEY BY SAVING ENERGY
--STANDARDS WOULD HELP ALASKA STUDENTS (COMMENTARY)
--GRANTS AVAILABLE FOR IMAGINATION LIBRARIES

4-2-10

--JUDGE CRACKS DOWN ON STATE TO HELP STRUGGLING SCHOOLS
--HOMELESS TEEN STUDY PAINTS GRIM PICTURE
--U.S. NAMES EDUCATION GRANT WINNERS
--OBAMA SIGNS OVERHAUL OF STUDENT LOAN PROGRAM
--STATE EMPLOYEES PLEAD FOR RETIREMENT CHANGES

3-26-10

--STAGNANT NATIONAL READING SCORES LAG BEHIND MATH
--EDUCATORS DEBATE ALIGNING STANDARDS
--BYE, BYE BOOKS?
--TAP-DANCING TEACHER HELPS VILLAGE KIDS STEP IT UP

3-19-10

--ARRAY OF HURDLES AWAITS NEW EDUCATION AGENDA
--LAWMAKERS SAY NEEDS OF RURAL SCHOOLS ARE OVERLOOKED
--STATES RELIEVED BY SCHOOL PLAN
--U.S. SCHOOLS IN ‘CATEGORY 5’ BUDGET CRISIS
--COMMUNITIES WILL MISS TEACHER WITH A SPARKLE 

3-12-10

--COMMON ACADEMIC STANDARDS PROPOSED
--STEPPING UP ENFORCEMENT OF CIVIL RIGHTS IN EDUCATION
--BRUCE JOHNSON TAKING OVER AT ACSA
--NEW SAND LAKE ELEMENTARY GETTING READY TO OPEN
--REGISTRATION OPEN FOR ARTISTS ‘TOPS’ TRAINING

3-5-10

--NO CHILD LAW IS HIGHLIGHT OF HEARING ON EDUCATION
--SUBSTANCE ABUSE, SEX DOWN AMONG TEENS, SAYS SURVEY
--TEXTING, BLOGGING AND STREAMING HISTORY IN KENAI
--LEGISLATIVE RETIREMENT OVERHAUL STALLS
--GROUP WORKS ON BRINGING SEAFOOD TO KODIAK HIGH
--NINTH-GRADERS IN UNALASKA GAIN URBAN EXPERIENCE
--REGISTRATION OPEN FOR ARTISTS ‘TOPS’ TRAINING

2-26-10

--PARNELL PURSUES RURAL SCHOOL CONSTRUCTION
--EDUCATORS CONVENE TO DISCUSS LATEST TEACHING TECHNOLOGY
--KODIAK REPSONDS TO SCHOOL VANDALISM
--SURVEY USEFUL IN DEALING WITH YOUTH PROBLEMS (OPINION)
--SURVEY IS INTRUSIVE AND VIOLATES RIGHTS OF PARENTS (OPINION)

2-19-10

--DELIVERY COSTS DRIVE UP VILLAGE FUEL PRICES, STUDIES SHOW
--LEGISLATORS BALK AT MERIT SCHOLARSHIPS
--ATTENTION TURNS TO PLIGHT OF RURAL SCHOOLS
--STATE APPROVES ALTERNATIVE TEST DATES FOR OLD BELIEVERS
--FLUSH WITH FEDERAL CASH, PRE-K PROGRAMS GROW
--ALASKA ARTS SUMMER INSTITUTES AVAILABLE 

2-12-10

--CONTINUED HIGH HEATING OIL PRICES FUEL CALLS FOR HELP
--JUNEAU BOARD APPROVES VOLUNTARY DRUG TESTING
--VILLAGE STUDENTS GO TO JUNEAU TO LOBBY FOR SCHOOL
--PLAYING TO LEARN: DESIGNING A NEW CURRICULUM (OPINION)
--TWO ALASKA YOUTH PICKED FOR NATIONAL VOLUNTEER AWARD
--ALASKA ARTS EDUCATION SUMMER INSTITUTES AVAILABLE

2-5-10

--SCHOOL DISTRICT, ASSEMBLY REACH BUDGET COMPROMISE
--PUBLIC INVITED TO KENAI SCHOOL BUDGET PROCESS
--SOMETHING TO CELEBRATE AT JUNEAU-DOUGLAS HIGH
--NEW STUDIES HIGHLIGHT NEEDS OF BOYS IN K-12

1-29-10

--COST OF LIVING IN ANCHORAGE INCREASED SLIGHTLY LAST YEAR
--LEGISLATORS QUESTION PARNELL’S SCHOLARSHIP REQUIREMENTS
--KODIAK SCHOOLS TO ADD NEW VTC EQUIPMENT
--STATES STRUGGLE TO KEEP TOP TEACHERS
--DUNCAN VOWS TOUGH LOVE FOR SCHOOLS
--PLAY, THEN EAT: SHIFT MAY BRING GAINS AT SCHOOLS

1-22-10

--COMEAU PROPOSES CLASS-SIZE HIKE TO BALANCE BUDGET
--CURRICULUM AUDIT ON TAP IN KENAI
--ANNUAL POLL OF FRESHMAN SHOWS EFFECT OF RECESSION
--SCHOLARSHIP PLAN WOULD HELP ECONOMY (COMMENTARY)

1-15-10

--RACE TO THE TOP UPDATE
--SITKA REPORTS CHANGE AFTER ANTI-BULLYING PROGRAM
--ALASKA ICE OFFERS $500 AWARDS FOR SERVICE PROJECTS
--AYEA CIVICS AND CONSERVATION SUMMIT
--THE LATEST FROM ‘KIDS THESE DAYS’

1-8-10

--WHAT’S NEXT FOR NCLB?
--RECESSION FUELS SHIFT FROM PRIVATE TO PUBLIC SCHOOLS
--ALASKA HIGH SCHOOLERS SMOKING, DRINKING LESS, SURVEY SHOWS
--SU VALLEY STUDENTS, TEACHERS EXCITED TO BE IN NEW SCHOOL
--TWO ALASKA TEACHERS HONORED WITH PRESENTIAL AWARDS
--CAROL COMEAU’S CONTRACT EXTENDED
--FREE AASB TRAINING WEBINARS BEGIN NEXT WEEK

12-18-09

--ANCHORAGE SCHOOL BOND OUTLOOK: PROBABLY NOT NOW
--KENAI BOARD MOVE SCORES BASKETBALL TEAM FOR VILLAGES
--SPIRIT OF YOUTH NOMINATIONS DEADLINE APPROACHES
--EED SEEKS NOMINATIONS FOR BOND AND GRANT COMMITTEE
--YOUTH ADVOCACY INSTITUTE COMING IN FEBRUARY
--SCHOOLS OF EXCELLENCE IN THE ARTS COMPETITION

12-10-09

--KENAI BOARD OKS NEW THREE-YEAR CONTRACTS
--DISTRICTS PARCEL OUT STIMULUS FUNDS
--ALASKA BROADBAND PROPOSALS FLOOD INTO D.C.
--WIRELESS UNLEASES LEARNING ON KENAI PENINSULA
--MAKING THE MOST OF YOUR FIRST YEAR ON THE BOARD
--NEW STUDENTS IN ANCHORAGE: WHERE ARE THEY FROM?

11-20-09

--SUPERINTENDENT STRESSES ATTENDANCE TO BOOST GRADUATION
--PROGRAM WILL EASE NATIVE STUDENTS INTO COLLEGE
--MAT-SU BOARD ENACTS PHONE POLICY
--NEW SUSITNA VALLEY SCHOOL OPENS IN JANUARY
--SCHEDULE RESET FOR AASB WEBINAR SERIES

11-13-09

--TAMMY POUND ELECTED AS AASB PRESIDENT
--D.O.E. OPENS RACE TO THE TOP COMPETITION
--REACTION TO FINAL RULES ON EDUCATION GRANTS
--JUNEAU SCHOOL BOARD PRESSES FOR BUDGET SIMPLICITY
--AASB WEBINAR SERIES BEGINS THIS MONTH

10-30-09

--SOME STATES DROP TESTING BAR
--ANCHORAGE ASSEMBLY ASKS SCHOOL DISTRICT TO TIGHTEN BUDGET
--SCHOOL BOARD GETS SEAT VIA COIN TOSS
--RIDE TO SCHOOL KEEPS HOMELESS KIDS ON TRACK
--SCHOOL MEALS IN HAINES EARN STATEWIDE KUDO
--THREE GENERATIONS OF WOMEN TEACH IN KETCHIKAN SCHOOL

10-23-09

--STATE, FEDERAL EXPERTS MULL NATIONWIDE STANDARDS
--DUNCAN CALL SFOR OVERHAUL OF MEDIOCRE TEACHER COLLEGES
--‘ACADEMY AWARD OF TEACHING’ GOES TO BOBBI JO ERB
--NIEA HONORS KAWAGLEY’S LIFE & WORLDVIEW
--PHYLLIS CARLSON NAMED DIRECTOR OF RURAL EDUCATION
--ANCHORAGE APPROVES FIRST SCHOOL HEALTH CLINIC
--FAIRBANKS RECEIVES FEDERAL GRANT FOR MILITARY STUDENTS
--REPORT: SCHOOL LUNCHES FALL SHORT ON VEGGIES
--LEARNING TO READ? TRY TALKING TO A DOG

10-16-09

--MATH TESTS: FOURTH-GRADER PROGRESS STALLS
--ALASKA TEST SCORES ON NAEP
--SCHOOL DISTRICT WILL NO LONGER NOTIFY PARENTS OF LICE

10-9-09

--CONGRATULATIONS TO NEW SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS
--HOW SCHOOLS AIM TO HANDLE SWINE FLU
--GOVERNOR WANTS GOOD GRADES REWARDED WITH SCHOLARSHIPS
--HOMELESSNESS ON THE RISE IN ANCHORAGE SCHOOLS
--JUNEAU APPROVES POLICY ON DRUG TESTING
--UAF LANDS GRANT TO HELP DESIGN YUPIK LANGUAGE LESSONS
--EDUCATION MEETING ON COMMON GROUND IN TULUKSAK
--RUSSIAN HOCKEY PLAYERS REBUFFED BY ASAA BOARD

10-2-09

--MORE SCHOOL: OBAMA WOULD CURTAIL SUMMER VACATION
--ANCHORAGE ENROLLMENT EXCEEDS EXPECTATIONS
--PARNELL READY TO SPEND MONEY PALIN REJECTED
--KODIAK DISCUSSSES AYP CRITERIA
--TUESDAY PUBLIC HEARING ON EARLY CHILDHOOD PROGRAMS
--HICKERSON NAMED SUPERINTENDENT OF THE YEAR 

9-25-09

--SKILLS SET DRAFTED FOR STUDENTS NATIONWIDE
--GERM WARFARE: SCHOOLS GO ON OFFENSE AGAINST FLU
--MAXED OUT: KENAI SCHOOLS FULL AS STUDENT SHIFT
--FALL BOARDSMANSHIP ACADEMY PRESENTATIONS 

9-18-09

--DISTRICT AYP RESULTS RELEASED
--HOME SCHOOL: MAKING THE GRADE?
--SCHOOLS LOOK ABROAD TO HIRE TEACHERS
--ANCHORAGE BOARD VOTES TO HIRE MORE TEACHERS, STAFF
--FAIRBANKS GIVES OK TO POLICE IN SCHOOLS
--SEWARD ELEMENTARY SCORES BRING STAFF BONUSES
--PREVENTING DROPOUTS (EDITORIAL)

9-11-09

--SCHOOL YEAR STARTS IN ALASKA: REPORTS FROM MAT-SU, DILLINGHAM, NORTH SLOPE AND NORTHWEST ARCTIC
--ANCHORAGE TEACHER USES OBAMA SPEECH AS A LESSON
--8TH GRADERS WILL TEACH CPR TO THEIR FAMILIES
--AASB WEBINAR ON 2010 RESOLUTIONS: RECORDED FOR YOU

8-21-09

--FEW KIDS MISS FIRST SCHOOL DAY IN FAIRBANKS
--TARDY CHICKENPOX SHOTS LEAVE ANCHORAGE DESKS VACANT
--DRUG ‘CRISIS’ PUSHES JUNEAU BOARD TO OK TESTING
--PETE KELLY JOINS PARNELL ADMINISTRATION IN EDUCATION ROLE
--AASB FALL BOARDSMANSHIP ACADEMY SEPT. 19-20

8-14-09

--OBAMA SECRETARIES GET ‘EYE-OPENING’ LOOK AT RURAL ALASKA
--ABOUT 900 FAIRBANKS STUDENTS STILL NEED SCHOOL VACCINATIONS
--ANCHORAGE TAKING PRECAUTIONS AGAINST SWINE FLU
--MAKING A LITTLE EDUCATION GO A LONGER WAY
--AASB FALL BOARDSMANSHIP ACADEMY SEPT. 19-20
--HOUSE EDUCATION COMMITTEE TO MEET AUGUST 25

8-7-09

--GRADUATION RATE RISES, TEST SCORES FLAT IN ALASKA
--COMEAU: TESTING DOESN’T MEASURE SUCCESS FOR SCHOOLS
--NEW SWINE FLU GUIDELINES FOR SCHOOLS
--NEW VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS FOR THE SCHOOL YEAR
--JUNEAU SEEKS INPUT ON DRUG TESTING
--ROOF REPAIRS DOMINATE $31.7 MILLION BOND IN MAT-SU
--ALUTIIQ ELDERS AND STUDENTS JOIN FORCES FOR ANIMATION
--ANCHORAGE UPGRADES ATTENDANCE, ENROLLMENT SYSTEM
--TEENS TURN FAIRBANKS SCHOOLYARDS INTO
--NSBA SURVEY FOR EXTENDED LEARNING

7-31-09

--OFFICIALS INVESTIGATE EAGLE RIVER SCHOOL ROOF DAMAGE
--MCDONALD’S SUPERINTENDENT CONTRACT EXTENDED
--CRAIG TO EXPAND DYSLEXIA PROGRAM
--COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT EDUCATOR POSITION OPEN
--H1N1 FLU REPORTING SYSTEM ESTABLISHED
--ALASKA ACTION FOR HEALTHY KIDS; WEDNESDAY TELECONFERENCE
--NSBA SURVEY FOR EXTENDED LEARNING

7-10-09

--SWINE FLU VACCINATION MAY TARGET SCHOOLS
--MURKOWSKI INTRODUCES SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT ACT
--PROGRAMS HELP STUDENTS, PARENTS PLAN FOR COLLEGE
--STUDENTS EXCEL IN RURAL PREP PROGRAM

6-26-09

--SUPREME COURT SAYS CHILD’S RIGHTS VIOLATED BY STRIP SEARCH
--COURT AFFIRMS REIMBURSEMENT FOR SPECIAL EDUCATION
--ANCHORAGE VIEWS SCHOOL STIMULUS MONEY AS ONE-SHOT BOOST
--RURAL SCHOOLS FACE CLOSURE OVER FUNDING DIFFICULTIES
--SCHOOLS CLOSING IN SOUTHEAST ISLAND SCHOOL DISTRICT
--100-STUDENT MAGNATE SCHOOL IN WORKS FOR KOTZEBUE
--QUESTIONS ABOUT YUP’IK EDUCATION REVEAL FLAW (COMMENTARY)

6-19-09

--STUDY: ALASKA’S HIGH SCHOOLS LAGGING BEHIND
--PROGRAM FAST-TRACKS TEACHERS TO RURAL ALASKA
--COWAN TO HEAD SCHOOL DISTRICT ON NORTH SLOPE
--FAIRBANKS ACCEPTS $15 MILLION IN FEDERAL FUNDS
--WRANGELL CONTRACTS OUT FOR SCHOOL FOOD PROGRAMS
--MISSOURI BALKS AT NATIONAL STANDARDS FOR NOW

6-12-09

--DESPITE STIMULUS, SCHOOLS FEEL BUDGET PAIN
--UAF TO TRAIN SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS
--STUDENTS BACK IN CLASSROOMS FOR SUMMER SCHOOL
--LEGISLATORS QUESTION SCHOOL STANDARDS DECISION
--SENATE LEADERSHIP ANNOUNCES NEW COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
--SENATOR JOE THOMAS TO BE CO-CHAIR OF EDUCATION COMMITTEE
--PROPOSED MAT-SU FACILITY AIMS TO FEED SCHOOL KIDS
--MANICURIST SELLS HOUSE, CAR TO BUILD SCHOOL

5-22-09

--GOVERNOR SIGNS BUDGET BILLS
--EED STIMULUS WEB SITE IS UP AND RUNNING
--DUNCAN URGES STATES TO SUBMIT STIMULUS APPLICATIONS
--CHARTER SCHOOL BILL SIGNED INTO LAW
--DISTRICT POSSE RIDES ALONG TO CURB VANDALISM
--GOVERNOR SCHOOLS PETERSBURG STUDENTS ON LEGISLATURE
--END IS NEAR IN A FIGHT ON TEACHING OF ENGLISH

5-15-09

--HOUSE OKS $6.4 BILLION TO MAKE SCHOOLS GREENER
--MAT-SU ASSEMBLY CUTS SCHOOL BUDGET TO LOWER TAXES
--OBAMA BUDGET CUTS FUNDS FOR ABSTINENCE-ONLY SEX ED
--DRUG PROBLEMS LEAD TO CALLS FOR TESTING JUNEAU STUDENTS
--NATIVE FAMILIES GET A GO-BETWEEN WITH ANCHORAGE SCHOOLS
--AFN SPONSORS ESSAY CONTEST FOR ALASKA NATIVE WRITERS
--PRINCE WILLIAM SOUND STUDENTS CELEBRATE CULTURAL HERITAGE

5-8-09

--MAT SU DISTRICT, BOROUGH AT ODDS OVER FUNDING
--KENAI OKS CONTRACTS FOR NON-TENURED TEACHERS
--DILLINGHAM SCHOOL TO GET FACELIFT
--FAIRBANKS ADOPTS MARTIN LUTHER KING DAY AS HOLIDAY
--JOHN STEINER TAKES HELM AS SCHOOL BOARD PRESIDENT
--INUPIAQ MOVIES TEACH LESSONS, CAPTURE ORAL HISTORY
--MUSIC LESSONS FROM AFAR ON KODIAK ISLAND

5-1-09

--YOUNGER STUDENTS OUTSHINE HIGH SCHOOLERS IN READING, MATH
--COMMON ACADEMIC STANDARDS SUBJECT OF HOUSE HEARING
--FIRST STUDENT UNIONIZATION WON’T AFFECT SCHOOL BUSING
--VALDEZ ADOPTS $14 MILLION BUDGET FOR SCHOOLS
--FAIRBANKS PRINCIPAL WINS NATIONAL AWARD
--ALASKA STUDENT LEADERS CALL FOR MORE SEX EDUCATION
--INSIDE THE BABY MIND: HOW WE CAN LEARN FROM BABIES

4-24-09

--STRIP-SEARCHING STUDENTS ILLEGAL? COURT NOT SO SURE
--RECRUITING TEACHER4S IS LEARNING EXPERIENCE
--SEPARATE CLASSES CREATE COMFORT ZONE FOR NATIVE STUDENTS
--JUNEAU REBOOTS SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH
--YAKUTAT HIRES ROD SCHUG AS SUPERINTENDENT
--HAINES MAJOR MAINTENANCE CLARIFICATION

4-17-09

--ANCHORAGE REPRIORITIZES PROJECTS AFTER BOND FAILURE
--PROPOSAL TO SHIFT SCHOOL START TIMES STIRS DEBATE
--FIFTH-YEAR SENIORS FACE TOUGH ROAD TO DIPLOMA
--ALASKA’S RURAL POPULATION RIDES 8-YEAR SLIDE
--KENAI APPROVES ITS BUDGET
--MISSED DEADLINE COSTS HAINES SCHOOL DISTRICT
--EDUCATION STANDARDS LIKELY TO SEE TOUGHENING

4-9-09

--REPORT ENVISIONS SHORTAGE OF TEACHERS FROM RETIREMENTS
--RECESSION STALLS PRE-K, BUT FEDERAL MONEY MAY HELP
--ANCHORAGE SCHOOL BONDS DEFEATED
--COURT AGREES WITH MAT-SU ON CLEANING WORK
--JUNEAU TO REQUIRE BUS DOCUMENTATION
--FAIRBANKS PROCEEDS WITH POLICE GRANT
--STATE OFFICALS WANT TO BEGIN DIALOGUE ON OBESITY

4-3-09

--EDUCATION SECRETARY SAYS AID HINGES ON NEW DATA
--RURAL STUDENTS PUT SCIENCE SKILLS TO THE TEST
--ARTISTS IN SCHOOLS PROJECT FLOURISHES IN MAT-SU
--10 STUDENTS CHOSEN FOR JUNE NELSON MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS
--ALASKA TEEN MEDIA INSTITUTE NETS PRESS CLUB AWARDS
--NEXT BOARD SECRETARY WORKSHOP SCHEDULED APRIL 7

3-27-09

--ANCHORAGE ASSEMBLY OKS $759 MILLION SCHOOL BUDGET
--FAIRBANKS BOARD APPROVES $223.9 MILLION BUDGET
--JUNEAU TEACHERS UNION NEGOTIATES PAY HIKE
--BLANKENSHIPS LEAVE NORTH SLOPE SCHOOL DISTRICT
--SOUTHEAST TOWN SEEKS STUDENTS TO FILL SCHOOL
--NEW NURSES FROM UAA PRICELESS IN ALASKA
--STRIP-SEARCH OF GIRL TESTS LIMIT OF SCHOOL POLICY

3-20-09

--CANDIDATES PICKED FOR PETERSBURG SUPERINTENDENT JOB
--FAIRBANKS ASSEMBLY WEIGHS CUTS TO $31 MILLION SCHOOL BOND
--TANANA SCHOOL DISTRICTS ASKS FOR $200,000 BAILOUT
--NATIVE YOUTH OLYMPICS SHINES IN VALDEZ
--RECITATION CONTEST WOWS POETRY FANS
--EDUCATION SPIN: AN ANALYSIS BY NEWSWEEK
--ONLINE WORKSHOP FOR BOARD SECRETARIES COMING IN MARCH

3-13-09

--KENAI HIRES STEVE ATWATER AS SUPERINTENDENT
--SCHOOLS ALREADY MAKING PLANS WITH STIMULUS MONEY
--FAIRBANKS RESHAPES SECONDARY SCHOOLS
--BEGICH MIDDLE SCHOOL BUILDS AN AIRPLANE
--STRAPPED DISTRICTS EYE 4-DAY SCHOOL WEEK
--ONLINE WORKSHOP FOR BOARD SECRETARIES COMING IN MARCH

3-6-09

--FAIRBANKS PITCHES $31 MILLION SCHOOL BOND PROPOSAL
--KENAI SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH PICKS UP MOMENTUM
--NEW HAZING POLICIES APPROVED BY JUNEAU BOARD
--PRE-K PROGRAM DRAWS SKEPTICS
--LAPTOPS BRING LESSONS, MAYBE EVEN PEACE
--NEW SCHOOL USING MORE ELECTRICITY THAN EXPECTED
--DEVOTED TEACHER, COACH DIES
--ONLINE WORKSHOP FOR BOARD SECRETARIES COMING IN MARCH

2-27-09

--EDUCATION CHIEF FAVORS LONGER SCHOOL YEAR
--NEW DATA INDICATE OVERWEIGHT TREND LEVELING OFF
--SCHOOLS CUT FREE LUNCH PROGRAM
--FILTERING INUPIAQ TO KIDS THROUGH A SCREEN
--TEACHER ASKS FOR AID TO HELP REMOTE ALASKA SCHOOL
--SCHOOL DISTRICT USES TWITTER FOR PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
--MAYORAL CANDIDATES DEBATE EDUCATION ISSUES, TAXES
--ONLINE WORKSHOP FOR BOARD SECRETARIES COMING IN MARCH

2-20-09

--FOR EDUCATION CHIEF, STIMULUS MEANS POWER, MONEY, RISK
--RULING GIVES DEAF GIRL $79,000 BUS PASS
--JUDGE: HOOPER BAY FIRE NOT DISTRICT’S FAULT
--JUNEAU MULLS TOUGHER HAZING POLICIES
--FAIRBANKS BOARD APPROVES CHANGE TO DISCRIMINATION POLICY
--FAIRBANKS CHARTER SCHOOL SEEKS STUDENTS FOR FALL

2-13-09

--KODIAK TEACHER JOINS STATE EDUCATION BOARD
--SUPERINTENDENT SEARCH ON FAST TRACK
--STATE ASKS FOR COMMENT ON EDUCATION PLAN
--JUNE NELSON SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE

2-6-09

--EDUCATION GOES ON AFTER KALSKAG FIRE
--NONPROFIT RAISES FUNDS FOR KIDS WITHOUT SCHOOL LUNCHES
--FAIRBANKS SCHOOL BOARD TACKLES GENDER IDENTITY POLICY
--FAIRBANKS OFFICIALS PITCH $185 MILLION BUDGET
--ANCHORAGE ASSEMBLY OKS TWO SCHOOL BOND PROPOSALS
--STATE ASKS FOR COMMENT ON EDUCATION PLAN
--SEARCH FOR NEW KENAI SUPERINTENDENT SET IN MOTION
--JUNE NELSON SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE
--ALASKA MATH CONSORTIUM BASIC INSTITUTE: JUNE 8-26, 2009

1-30-09

--DUNCAN: STIMULUS AID COULD GIVE SCHOOLS HELP
--ALASKA GETS D-PLUS ON TEACHER MANAGEMENT
--FIRE DESTROYS KALSKAG HIGH SCHOOL
--KENAI SUPERINTENDENT TO STEP DOWN AFTER 10 YEARS
--POPULARITY OF ENERGY DRINKS WORRIES HEALTH OFFICIALS
--JUNE NELSON SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE
--ALASKA MATH CONSORTIUM BASIC INSTITUTE: JUNE 8-26, 2009

1-23-09

--SUPREME COURT RULES SEXUALLY HARASSED STUDENTS MAY SUE
--STUDENTS WILL BE REQUIRED TO GET CHICKEN POX VACCINE
--U.S. NEWS & WORLD REPORT HONORS 12 ALASKA HIGH SCHOOLS
--TECHNOLOGY TAKES CENTER STAGE IN INTERIOR CLASSROOMS
--FAIRBANKS BOARD INTRODUCES MAINTENANCE BOND PROPOSALS
--PORT LIONS NOW A ONE-TEAM VILLAGE

1-16-09

--REGISTRATION OPENS FOR 2009 LEGISLATIVE FLY-IN
--HOUSE MAJORITY PROPOSES $140 BILLION FOR EDUCATION
--FEW SPECIFICS FROM EDUCATION PICK DUNCAN
--ANCHORAGE SCHOOL BOARD APROVES $97 MILLION IN BONDS
--PLUMMETING GAS PRICES CONTRIBUTE TO SMALL INFLATION RATE

1-9-09

--ALASKA SEES DECLINE IN ENGLISH-LANGUAGE LEARNING STUDENTS
--OBAMA PLEDGES SCHOOLS UPGRADE IN STIMULUS
--ALASKA MAYORS GIVE 220 PROJECTS TO SENATOR
--WEST DODGES RELIGIOUS HOLIDAY POLICY
--DELTA TEEN TO PAY RESTITUTION FOR SCHOOL VANDLISM, THEFT
--REGISTRATION OPENS FOR 2009 LEGISLATIVE FLY-IN

12-19-08

-- GOV. PALIN RELEASES FISCAL YEAR 2010 BUDGET
--LEGISLATORS SKEPTICAL ABOUT STATE BUDGET PROPOSAL
--SCHOOLS CHIEF FROM CHICAGO IS CABINET PICK
--OBAMA PLEDGE STIRS HOPE IN EARLY EDUCATION
--ANCHORAGE SCHOOL BOARD HIRES 13 MORE TEACHERS
--FAIRBANKS SCHOOL DISTRICT HIRES MORE LOCAL TEACHERS
--NEW NORTH SLOPE CONTRACT PROVES LESS PAINFUL
--JACOBSEN RESIGNS FROM PETERSBURG SCHOOLS
--RODERICK, LONGTIME ANCHORAGE EDUCATOR, DIES

12-12-08

--U.S. STUDENTS IMPROVE IN MATH, SCIENCE
--MORE STUDENTS ENROLLED IN FAIRBANKS LUNCH PROGRAM
--HIGH SCHOOL MIGHT GET WOOD BOILERS FOR HEATING
--OPINION: EDUCATION REQUIRES COMMITMENT, ACCOUNTABILITY
--OPINION: VILLAGE SCHOOLS IN URGENT NEED OF REFORM
--EXTENDED DAY LEARNING OPPORUNITIES SURVEY: DEADLINE 12/18
--OUR ALASKA CONSTITUTION: THE NEXT 50 YEARS
--2009 UDALL INTERNSHIP & SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCED

11-21-08

--NEW WEBSITE OFFERS AASB FORUM, CONFERENCE LINKS
--EMPLOYEE MANAGEMENT WORKSHOP DEC. 10 IN ANCHORAGE
--WINTER BOARDSMANSHIP ACADEMY DEC. 11-12 IN ANCHORAGE
--STATEWIDE EDUCATION SUMMIT SETS GOALS FOR ALASKA
--INTERIOR EDUCATORS SEARCH FOR SOLUTIONS
--NOT EVERYONE FAVORS RATING EDUCATORS BY STUDENT GROWTH
--TEEN INTERNET SOCIALIZING NOT A BAD THING

11-14-08

--SAMMY CRAWFORD ELECTED PRESIDENT OF AASB BOARD
--EDUCATION LEADERS SEEK HIGHER TEST SCORES, GRAD RATES
--U.S. SENATE HEARING SATURDAY ON IMPROVING SCHOOLS
--SCHOOLS COME TOGETHER TO SHARE ENERGY IDEAS
--PENINSULA SCHOOLS OFFER A FISHY IDEA FOR STUDENT LUNCHES
--GRANT FUNDS NATIVE TEACHERS PROGRAM
--KATIE JOHN HONORED WITH REDEDICATED SCHOOL IN MENTASTA
--SCHOOL CHIEF TAKES ON TENURE, STIRRING A FIGHT

10-31-08

--55th ANNUAL CONFERENCE SET FOR NEXT WEEK IN ANCHORAGE
--EED BOARD OKAYS 28 WAIVERS FROM 70 PERCENT RULE
--NEW RULES AIM AT IMPROVING LOW GRADUATION RATES
--A PLAN TO CUT HIGH SCHOOL DROPOUT RATE
--ENROLLMENT INCREASES REPORTED IN ANCHORAGE, MAT-SU
--NATIVE CHARTER SCHOOL MEETS ENROLLMENT GOAL
--PUBLIC INVITED TO COMMENT ON EDUCATION IN ALASKA