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
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The urgent call for education reform in Alaska
By Kendal Kruse Spectrum Education is the cornerstone of a thriving society, and in Alaska, our education system is at
School board votes to create new Mat-Su Hybrid Learning Academy
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com During the February 5 meeting of the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School Board (MSBSD) school board
Battle of the Books crowns local winners
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com Following a week of reading and comprehension, the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District (MSBSD) has
Alaska’s educational needs call for flexible solutions
By Denise Runge Spectrum Alaska is at a pivotal moment. As industries evolve, job requirements shift and communities face changing
NAEP scores show a continued downward trend in Alaska and nationally.
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com National Assessment of Education Progress (NAEP) released the results of the 2024 nationwide assessment, showing
Alaska’s test scores fuel political debate on future of schools
By Corrine Smith Alaska Beacon Alaska’s public school test scores remaining near the bottom of the nation have turbo-
Wasilla High School math teacher will receive the Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching
By Kyle Wilkinson For the Frontiersman Wasilla High School math teacher Robin Lockwood will receive the Presidential Award for Excellence
Governor Dunleavy Introduces Education Reform Legislation
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com On January 31, 2025 Governor Mike Dunleavy introduced legislation (HB 76, SB 82) to improve
ANSEP marks 30 years during annual Celebration
Frontiersman.com Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program (ANSEP) commemorated three decades of improving educational opportunities for Alaskans during its
Free books give local children a head start on reading
By Mark Kelsey For the Mat-Su Health Foundation A national program designed to give young children a leg up
CMS spelling champ on the road to S-U-C-C-E-S-S
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com What began as a typical day for eighth grade student Megan Smith ended with her
Scholarships available to help Mat-Su residents pursue education in health and human services
Financial help is available for local people of all ages interested in pursuing higher education in the health and human