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Following state’s lead, Sitka schools adopts climate change science curriculum

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | May 11, 2020 | Local News, Syndicated

The Sitka School District has officially adopted a science curriculum next year that includes the teaching of climate change science. The move comes as part of an overall update of the science curriculum across the state -- the first in 14 years. Read More

Gray wants to lead Sitka’s schools away from ‘FedEd’

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Sep 9, 2016 | Election Coverage

Ed Gray doesn’t just want to sit on the school board -- he’d like to lead it. The two-time school-board candidate disagrees with the district’s direction and approach to education. Read More

Sitka schools look to state to fund new standards

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Aug 26, 2014 | Local News, Syndicated

The Sitka School Board will consider asking the state legislature for almost $2-million in the coming year, in order to help the district meet newly-adopted standards. The board convened in its first regular session of the new school year Monday night (8-25-14). Meeting state education standards is the first of several costly priorities in Sitka’s schools this year. Also a possibility: A $1.5-million upgrade of Vilandre Field. Read More