Retiring teacher, coach urges Colony grads to ‘find their 68’
By Jeremiah Bartz Frontiersman.com A football coach using a hockey reference as the centerpiece for his keynote address may
Child Protection
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Strengthening families, protecting children requires community effort
By Mark Kelsey For the Mat-Su Health Foundation Workforce shortages have been a chronic challenge across many sectors since
Safe families for Alaska’s children
Donna Walker and Charity Carmody As it should be, much attention is being paid to the state’s fiscal challenges.
Childhood trauma has long-term impacts
Whether children are sexually abused or exposed to domestic violence between family members, the long-term impacts to their well-
Placing children with family could be the difference between jail, graduation
By Amanda Metivier There are more than 2,000 children and youth in foster care throughout the state of Alaska.
Put children first, make the report
By Jennifer Burkmire Spectrum By now you’ve certainly heard about the news regarding Penn State University and allegations of