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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Bill would end high school graduation examinations
JUNEAU — One of the first orders of business when the 28th Alaska Legislature resumes session this week is a meeting
Alaska selects new contractor for assessment
The Alaska Department of Education and Early Development has tentatively hired a new contractor to develop and administer assessments for
Capturing teachers’ hearts as important as connecting with students
By Jill Showman Chalk Talk I’ve taught in Alaska since 1997. I was an eager 24-year-old looking
Students, teachers use poetry as a tool for living
By Paul Morley For Frontiersman.com Having students write poetry on a regular basis frees them from some of the
State Board of Education to meet Jan. 27
JUNEAU — The State Board of Education and Early Development will meet by video/teleconference at noon, Jan. 27. The meeting
Mat-Su Central named Distinguished School by Apple
By Jeffrey D. Blackburn Chalk Talk On one of our many icy nights this fall, the principal and staff of
Machetanz teacher honored by Alaska Sports Hall of Fame
By VAN WILLIAMS Alaska Sports Hall of Fame More than 150 schools and 10,000 elementary school students around the
What did your child learn in the gym today?
Chalk Talk By Nancy Blake A few months ago, I was selected to serve as a jury foreman. After the
Our Lady of the Valley students perform original Christmas play
By KAREN SMITH Frontiersman.com WASILLA — Our Lady of the Valley Catholic School students celebrated Christmas mass Dec. 18 followed
Krispy Kremes to Christmas dreams
PALMER — The Mat-Su Special Santa program is an annual part of the learning for students in the Palmer Jr.
Students invited to enter art contest
The NOAA Marine Debris Program’s annual art contest is on for students in grades kindergarten through eight. In this
School district wins meritorious budget award
Frontiersman.com The Association of School Business Officials International has awarded the Mat-Su Borough School District its Meritorious Budget