High school sports and activities are experiencing record participation. They are also experiencing unprecedented pressure — pressure that feels especially…
House Bill 261 would change how schools rely on student counts.
Paul Banks Elementary in Homer and Seward Middle School are currently under consideration for closure in the next academic year.
Lawmakers discussed upcoming bills during a KPBSD work session last week.
Decreased enrollment and increased property values mean less local and state funding.
Below is the petition to our District 6 representative, Sarah Vance. This petition was sent to her before the vote…
Legislators must hold the line for Alaska’s students
The school serves a primarily Russian Old Believer community located about 19 miles outside of Homer.
DEED blames local contributions for failure of disparity test — testimonies point the finger back.
Bill passed by 48-11 vote — eight more than needed — but same count for override not certain.
Last week, the Alaska Legislature passed House Bill 57, which would provide a $700 boost to per-student funding. As of…
Line-item veto could leave districts with less money for months; legality of such action is questioned
Education commissioner tells school districts to support governor’s policy goals or risk losing funds.
