Tag: Kristin Hames

School board hears the case for keeping Sitka’s kindergarteners in school, even in a serious covid outbreak

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Oct 13, 2020 | Local News, Syndicated

If another outbreak of COVID-19 threatens to close Sitka's schools, the district may recommend keeping Baranof Elementary open -- on a voluntary basis. Read More

Sitka ‘Smart Start’ plan offers remote learning for students (and teachers) unwilling to return to school

by Robert Woolsey, KCAW | Jul 21, 2020 | Local News, Syndicated, Uncategorized

Schools in Sitka will open in August with a mixture of in-person and online classes, if the state approves the district’s “Smart Start” plan. Two major questions remain: How many students will come back? And how many teachers? Read More