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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Beyond the classroom: Explore the IB Diploma at upcoming Info session
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com If there is anything to be said about the education options for students in the
Mat-Su students showcase trade skills in annual Gingerbread Build-Off competition
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com The Mat-Su Home Builders Association (MSHBA) recently hosted its annual Great Gingerbread Build-Off,
School board wraps up business during last meeting of school year
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com During the last meeting of the 2024-2025 school year on June 4, the Matanuska-
Alaska House votes to ease new accountants’ path to a job
By James Brooks Alaska Beacon A bill passed without objection by the Alaska House on Monday would make it easier
Mat-Su Employer Expo offers connection, opportunities for job seekers
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman The national unemployment rates hover around 4.4%, according to the Alaska Department of Labor and
Jason Marvel
By Katie Stavick Before stepping into the halls of Wasilla High School, one cannot miss the unique sense of Warrior
Dr. Marie Gardner
By Katie Stavick If ever there was a quote to apply to an educator, it would be for Dr. Marie
Joey Crum
By Kyle Wilkinson Joey Crum serves as the President and CEO of Northern Industrial Training (NIT) headquartered in Palmer. NIT
SkillsUSA, CTE program at Colony High School highlighted during school board meeting
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com February is Career and Technical Education Month, and students from the Colony High School (CHS)
Local CTE programs highlight real-world applications during CTE month
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com Recently, several high schools in the Matanuska-Susitna Borough School District (MSBSD) have been showing
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
MSBSD Career and Technical Education Showcase featured at Alaska State Fair
By Jacob Mann For the Frontiersman The Mat-Su Borough School District hosted its annual Career and Technical Educational Showcase