Alaska

News, analysis, and opinion about K-12 education in Alaska
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Federal Opinion Alaska Is Failing Its Indigenous Students
To improve the graduation odds of Alaska Native students, some key schooling changes are required, writes Evon Peter of the University of Alaska Fairbanks.
Evon Peter, November 29, 2016
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Federal Rural Alaska Superintendent Chosen as State's New Education Commissioner
Rural school superintendent Michael Johnson will replace the state's former education commissioner, who resigned earlier this year.
Jackie Mader, June 21, 2016
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States Alaska Picks New State Superintendent Who Faces Immediate Challenges
Michael Johnson, previously a district superintendent, takes over a department coping with fallout from a troubled rollout of standardized testing and big layoffs due to budget cuts.
Daarel Burnette II, June 20, 2016
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Education Alaska Legislature Passes Bill to Suspend Standardized Testing
Alaska Republican Gov. Bill Walker has not yet signed a bill that would suspend standardized testing until 2020.
Daarel Burnette II, June 10, 2016
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Education Energy-Dependent States Debate Last-Minute Budget Deals
Several states that are heavily dependent on oil revenue had to face the choice of raising taxes, closing tax loop holes or making major cuts to state agencies in order to fill major budget deficits.
Daarel Burnette II, June 6, 2016
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Law & Courts Online-Testing Stumbles Spark Legislation in Affected States
Ill-timed glitches in the administration of online assessments have spurred lawmakers in several states to push bills that would crack down on testing companies.
Daarel Burnette II, March 8, 2016
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OKLAHOMA: Gov. Mary Fallin, who told lawmakers in her State of the State speech that she wants to boost teacher pay, stands behind a chart showing falling revenues as she outlines proposals to boost cigarette tax and close tax exemptions to deal with a state budget hole.
<b>OKLAHOMA:</b> Gov. Mary Fallin, who told lawmakers in her State of the State speech that she wants to boost teacher pay, stands behind a chart showing falling revenues as she outlines proposals to boost cigarette tax and close tax exemptions to deal with a state budget hole.
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States State of the States: Ala., Alaska, Conn., Del., Ill., Md., Mass., Mo., Miss., Okla., Tenn., Utah
Here are summaries of recent annual addresses by governors around the country.
February 9, 2016
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States Alaska Education Commissioner Resigns Abruptly
Mike Hanley, the state schools chief since 2011, has come under fire for his department's rollout of the state exam.
Daarel Burnette II, February 4, 2016
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School Choice & Charters Home Schooling is on the Rise in Alaska
A distance education home-school program in Alaska has seen consistent growth from rural families.
Arianna Prothero, January 22, 2016
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Education Home Schooling Increasingly Popular in Rural Alaska
A distance education home-school program in Alaska has seen consistent growth from rural families.
Jackie Mader, January 19, 2016
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Teaching Profession Study: New Teacher Pay Plan Would Overly Burden Rural Alaska Districts
The proposed salary schedule would mean 105 percent salary raises in some rural districts.
Jackie Mader, November 18, 2015
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Federal Obama Talks School Technology Gap During Alaska Visit
The President touted his ConnectED program, which draws financial support from ed-tech providers and hopes to improve digital education and Web connectivity.
Benjamin Herold, September 4, 2015
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Special Education Alaska's Graduation Rate Is 72 Percent Overall, 43 Percent for Students With Disabilities
This Diplomas Count 2015 State Graduation Brief contains state-specific data on high school completion and includes a special focus on students with disabilities. The information is presented in a series of charts and graphs, and includes comparisons to national averages.
May 29, 2015
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Education Funding Secure Rural Schools Act Extension Advances in Congress
Schools near national forest land rely on the act to provide consistent revenue.
Jackie Mader, April 3, 2015
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