The Sitka School District’s transition to the new Common Core Math curriculum has fallen behind schedule. But, Sitka High School students are not especially concerned with the transition to Common Core; rather, they want a more active role in policy decisions. The Sitka School Board pushes for more funding for locally-sourced food in schools across the state. The final design for the Alaska Class Ferry is expected to be complete by the end of this month, clearing the way for the state to award a construction contract to a shipyard this summer.
