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UA President Cites Strengths, Challenges
University of Alaska President Pat Pitney focused on the university’s critical role in retaining talent and driving the state’s research, workforce and economic development in the recent annual State of the University address. But Pitney acknowledged in the Jan. 30 speech that there are “headwinds” and challenges, like...
Alaska Beacon
University of Alaska president highlights impact on workforce, research and economy in address
University of Alaska President Pat Pitney focused on the university’s critical role in retaining talent and driving the state’s research, workforce and economic development in the recent annual State of the University address. But Pitney acknowledged in the Jan. 30 speech that there are “headwinds” and challenges, like the numbers of high school graduates declining, […]
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State of the University Address Held in Juneau
(Photo Credit: @ua.system on Instagram) UA President Pat Pitney announced plans to improve retention, grow enrollment, and speed graduation times during her fifth annual State of the University address. Pitney was the keynote speaker for the Jan. 30 Alaska Chamber of Commerce annual Legislative Fly-In Luncheon at Juneau’s Centennial Hall.
alaskasnewssource.com
Anchorage parents show support for education funding plan in Juneau
JUNEAU, Alaska (KTUU) - Some Anchorage School District parents told Juneau lawmakers Monday they support a plan from members of the mostly Democratic member bipartisan majority to increase per-student funding, known as the Base Student Allocation — or BSA. “School boards are grappling with how to make it work...
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How to watch Alaska high school boys hockey: Houston vs. Juneau-Douglas, Feb. 6
How to watch Juneau-Douglas vs. Houston playoff high school boys hockey. Houston and Juneau-Douglas will match up on Thursday, Feb. 6, at 11 a.m. AKT. Don't miss out on any of the action with NFHS Network. The NFHS Network gives you access to live high school sports around the country....
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ZGYC launches new after-school programs in Cedar Park & Geneva Woods starting February
ZGYC launches new after-school programs in Cedar Park & Geneva Woods starting February. Zach Gordon Youth Center is very excited to announce the launch of two new neighborhood after-school programs, starting February in Cedar Park and Geneva Woods. The programs will offer free, on-site programming for children and youth ages 6-12, meeting children and families in the neighborhoods where they live to provide a safe, fun, and supportive environment after school.
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Juneau student, school staff information may have been compromised in national data breach
The Juneau School District says its students’ personal data may have been compromised in a national data breach. The software company – PowerSchool – initially told the district its system was not breached last week. But further examination by the district’s IT department revealed suspicious activity. PowerSchool then confirmed Juneau’s data had been compromised.
Alaska Beacon
With school funding dispute over, four Alaska districts move on without federally promised money
Until last month, the U.S. Department of Education said Alaska underfunded four of its largest school districts by $17.5 million. As a result of a recent agreement, the schools in Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau and Kenai Peninsula Borough won’t directly receive any of that money. However, two of the districts said they weren’t counting on receiving […]
dillontribune.com
UMW Student completes Internship at Alaska hatchery
Colton Folts, a senior ecology student at the University of Montana Western, gained valuable hands-on experience this summer through a credited internship at the remote Snettisham Hatchery in Alaska, contributing to sockeye salmon population management. The Snettisham Hatchery, located deep in Alaska’s backcountry and accessible only via a 40-minute bush...
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CHS boys basketball season starts at the state capital
With the cancellation of endowment games in Cordova vs. arch-rival Valdez this weekend, the Cordova boys will start their season in Juneau, at the Capital City Invite on Dec. 26-28. Santa left their stockings full of daunting competition – for the Wolverines face a field that includes two Alaska 4A...
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Juneau’s share of the state’s school funding boost is $500K more than projected
The Juneau School District is getting nearly half a million dollars in unexpected funding from the state. District administrators anticipated $5.2 million from a one-time state funding boost to school districts, but a December finance report from the district shows the number is closer to $5.7 million. Superintendent Frank Hauser explained the change to school board members during a meeting on Tuesday.