Rep. Kawasaki’s Juneau Note: Back to School Reminders!
August 22, 2013
Today marked the first day of school for our Fairbanks youth! The end of summer vacation comes too soon for most of us Alaskans. It’s a bittersweet time for the kids and parents alike who spent the last couple months enjoying quality family time outdoors. On the other hand, the start of the school year is an exciting time: children get to see old friends and start new classes, and parents themselves get a small break. During this week, please remember that traffic is increasing as people go back to school and work and different driving patterns are emerging.
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Rep. Tuck’s Community Connection: Back to School Information and Notice of Education Hearing
August 20, 2013
Dear Neighbors,
As many of you know, classes for grades 2-12 will begin on August 21 in the Anchorage School District.
I hope you will get in the habit of using extra caution in your morning driving routine and watch for children waiting for school buses along the roadsides.
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NEWS: School Ratings Linked to Lack of State Commitment to Education
August 16, 2013
Performance improving, but budget cuts and annual uncertainty hindering progress
Today, as the State of Alaska released its new school rankings, House Democratic Representatives said school rankings would improve in Alaska if school districts could count on adequate resources from one year to the next.
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NEWS: Rep. Gara: ASD Summer School Closings Could be Prevented
May 29, 2013
Today, Representative Les Gara (D-Anchorage) released the following statement in response to the Anchorage School District announcement that it is canceling summer school programs this summer due to budget restrictions.
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Rep. Tarr’s Education Update: Congratulations on a successful completion of the 2012-2013 school year!
May 23, 2013
Dear Neighbors,
Congratulations on a successful completion of the 2012-2013 school year! Thank you so much for your hard work and dedication to your students. I appreciate your efforts and all that you do to help our students succeed!
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