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University of Alaska Southeast students gather to watch sci-fi film starring campus handyman
A beloved maintenance employee at the University of Alaska Southeast starred in a low-budget sci-fi comedy a decade ago. This week, some UAS students screened “Space Trucker Bruce” to honor their friendly campus handyman, and to satisfy their own curiosity. It’s about a space trucker hauling hog fat...
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Meet New UAS Provost Scott Billlingsley
Dr. Scott Billingsley came to UAS after 22 years at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke, where he taught history then moved into leadership, most recently Associate Vice Chancellor for Faculty Affairs. Along the way, he also served as UNC Associate Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment, and Interim Provost.
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Juneau high school graduation rate increases following consolidation
Juneau School District’s high school graduation rate went up after the first year of consolidating schools. Superintendent Frank Hauser said at a Juneau Chamber of Commerce lunch Thursday that more than 96% of Juneau-Douglas High School: Yadaa.at Kalé students graduated in four years last school year. The increase...
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Frank Hauser announces resignation as Juneau School District superintendent
Juneau School District Superintendent Frank Hauser is resigning. In an announcement on the district’s app on Friday, Hauser said he will resign at the end of June next year. “It has been my honor to lead the district during this time,” Hauser wrote. “But after several years of long days, late nights and weekends working, I have decided it’s time to make a change.”
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University of Alaska Southeast will offer in-state tuition for all undergraduate students
Out-of-state undergraduate students at the University of Alaska Southeast will see lower tuition rates beginning next fall. The campus is getting rid of out-of-state tuition for all undergraduate students as part of the Alaska Unlocked program. Out-of-state students made up 12% of the entire student population last fall. Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Management and Student Affairs Lori Klein said it is part of a strategy to make UAS more accessible for out-of-state students.
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Juneau high school students vote in annual mock elections. How will they stack up against final results?
Yaaḵoosgé Daakahídi High School teacher Electra Gardinier talked to students during a recent mock election in her fourth period U.S. Government class. She had spent the week explaining the different candidates and propositions. Now the students – most of whom are too young to vote – were casting their votes on sample ballots.
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From boxes to bookshelves: Kax̲dig̲oowu Héen Elementary reopens library after repairs
Davin Savikko wears a lot of hats at Kax̲dig̲oowu Héen Elementary School. In addition to teaching integrated arts, he also works as the school’s librarian. And the library looks really, really different this year. On Wednesday, Savikko walked around and pointed out handmade signs marking different...
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Annual TCLL field trip connects students to Lingít culture through foraging and language
Learning outdoors is nothing new for students in Juneau’s Tlingit, Culture, Language and Literacy program. That’s what they did on their first field trip of the year, where they learned about Lingít language and values through foraging and processing local foods. Students, teachers and families walk through...
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Education support staff union sues Juneau School District over RALLY closure
The union that represents support staff for the Juneau School District is suing the district over its afterschool child care program. Juneau Education Support Staff, or JESS, filed a lawsuit Monday alleging the district didn’t follow the necessary steps in the union contract when it shut down the program last month. The union represents paraeducators, custodians and employees for the Relationships and Leadership Learning for Youth program, known as RALLY.
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UA Board of Regents address vision for University of Alaska’s future
The Board of Regents met on Sept. 3-5 at the University of Alaska Southeast in Juneau to discuss major topics including enrollment growth, long-term planning, international student opportunities, research goals, and infrastructure needs. The three-day meeting reflected a tone of cautious optimism as the universities continue to rebuild momentum after more than a decade of budget and enrollment challenges.
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Gaga over Gerkin & Garner: Palmer’s playmakers combine for five TDs in win over Juneau
Palmer football players Corbin Gerkin and Nolan Garner took turns taking center stage under the lights Saturday in the Valley. Gerkin returned the opening kickoff for a touchdown and rushed for two more scores in the second half while Garner threw two TDs in the second quarter and flirted with 200 total yards in a 41-20 win over Juneau-Douglas at Palmer High School.
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SHI lecture to examine gendered burden of cultural continuity
Sealaska Heritage Institute (SHI) will sponsor a presentation this week as part of its lecture series featuring prominent voices in Native knowledge, art, culture and language. Interdisciplinary artist and Chilkat weaver Ursala Kadusné Hudson will present her talk, “The Gendered Burden of Cultural Continuity.”. The lecture will explore...
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Juneau School District begins school year with more than 90 open positions
The Juneau School District started off the school year with more than 90 open positions. Of those, close to half are certified staff – positions that require a license like teachers, counselors and speech therapists. There were also openings for paraeducators, school nurses and administrative assistants. According to staffing...
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New UAS principal training program gets $100,000 grant to cover student tuition
The University of Alaska Southeast has received a grant to train school administrators at local school districts. A $100,000 grant from the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development will pay for student tuition in the new training program. DEED did not respond to questions about where the funding comes from.
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Service takes down Juneau 19-12 in Week 1 high school football showdown
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Juneau students head back to school after brief flood delay
Mendenhall River Community School Principal Eric Filardi welcomed students and families over the loudspeaker Friday morning. Students filed in with their families and made their way to class. “Good morning Mendenhall River and happy first day of school on a Friday,” he said. But there was a small difference....
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Struggling readers get extra support in summer school under Alaska Reads Act requirements
Teacher Janelle Ondrejka led a small, six-person reading group at Thunder Mountain Middle School in July. She called on students Astrid King and James Lemons one at a time to read short sentences off a large projector screen. James and Astrid stuck around after class to talk with KTOO about...
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Juneau School District delays first day of school to Friday
Juneau schools will remain closed Thursday following a record-breaking glacial lake outburst flood event in the Mendenhall Valley. The Juneau School District plans to delay the start of school until Friday. Superintendent Frank Hauser said at a press conference Wednesday morning a flood warning from the National Weather Service remains...
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First day of school kicks off Thursday for select districts
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First day of school on Thursday for some Alaska students
ANCHORAGE, Alaska (KTUU) - The first day of school for many students in Alaska kicks off on Thursday. Here is a breakdown of what families need to know going into the first week of school. Staggered First Day. Aug. 14 only marks the first day of school for select grade...