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News, analysis, and opinion about K-12 education in Alaska
Early Childhood Alaska, Montana Legislatures Reject Preschool-Funding Measures
Lawmakers in the two large, rural states snub prekindergarten-funding proposals, but Montana education officials are hoping for another try.
Lillian Mongeau, March 18, 2015
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New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez kisses 8th grader Kendal Sanders during her State of the State address at the New Mexico state capitol in Santa Fe, N.M., Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015. Sanders and class mate, Nathaniel Tavarez, right, were shot and injured at Berrendo Middle School in Roswell, N.M., last year.
New Mexico Gov. Susana Martinez kisses 8th grader Kendal Sanders during her State of the State address at the New Mexico state capitol in Santa Fe, N.M., Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2015. Sanders and class mate, Nathaniel Tavarez, right, were shot and injured at Berrendo Middle School in Roswell, N.M., last year.
AP Photo/Eric Draper
States State of the States State of the States Coverage: Alaska, Colorado, Delaware, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York
Here are summaries of recent annual addresses by governors around the country.
January 27, 2015
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Education Live Election Coverage: U.S. Senate Races
Keep on top of the outcome in pivotal U.S. Senate races as the ballot results roll in Nov. 4 and throughout the following day.
Lauren Camera, November 4, 2014
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College & Workforce Readiness University to Ramp Up Rural Biomedical Education in Alaska
A five-year grant aims to increase the number of rural students interested in biomedical and health careers in Alaska.
Jackie Mader, October 23, 2014
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Federal AFT President Randi Weingarten Heads to Alaska to Back Sen. Begich in Close Race
The newest poll shows incumbent Sen. Mark Begich down six points against Republican challenger Dan Sullivan in Alaska's U.S Senate race.
Lauren Camera, October 10, 2014
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Teaching Profession In Alaska, Teacher Recruitment and Retention Difficult, Costly
Nearly 75 percent of teachers in Alaska are from outside the state, but many districts struggle to keep those teachers.
Jackie Mader, September 18, 2014
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States Graduation Rates Key to New Accountability Formula for Rural Alaska Schools
Small rural and alternative schools in Alaska will soon be rated with a different formula than that which is used for other schools
Andrew Ujifusa, June 12, 2014
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College & Workforce Readiness Alaska Adopts New Rating Formula For Small Rural Schools
Alaska has altered the formula used to rate schools to account for unique challenges of small, rural, and alternative schools
Jackie Mader, June 12, 2014
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Equity & Diversity Alaska's Rural Schools Need New Model, Expert Says
A rural school expert in Alaska recently offered solutions to several challenges facing the state's rural schools.
Jackie Mader, June 3, 2014
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Federal Rural Alaska Schools to Use Federal Funds to Increase Distance Learning, Teacher Development
New federal funds will help schools in Alaska improve professional development for teachers and increase learning opportunities for students.
Jackie Mader, April 17, 2014
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Education Two School Districts Overcome Technology Challenges
Despite difficulties, Petersburg school district in Alaska and Marble Falls Independent School District in Texas find ways to make best use of technology.
Diette Courrégé Casey, March 31, 2014
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School & District Management Rural Administrators Recognized as 'Leaders To Learn From'
Two rural school district leaders have lessons for the country in technology and innovative programs, according to Education Week's annual "Leaders To Learn From" report.
Diette Courrégé Casey, March 5, 2014
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School Choice & Charters Judge Declines to Dismiss North Carolina Voucher Lawsuit and Other Voucher News
While the North Carolina voucher program makes its way through the legal system, lawmakers in Alaska and Indiana debate voucher programs there.
Katie Ash, February 20, 2014
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School Choice & Charters School Choice Changes Debated in Alaska
Lawmakers in the nation's largest state are debating policy changes that could expand charter schools and pave the way for a private school voucher program there.
Katie Ash, February 10, 2014
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