Legislation Cuts Red Tape to Help Districts Hire Experienced Teachers JUNEAU – Wednesday, the legislature passed House Bill 230 by Representative Rebecca Himschoot when the House voted 39-1 to concur with Senate changes. The bill is an education reform package including provisions from SB 215 by Senator Jesse Bjorkman, and HB 147 by Representative Maxine Dibert. The […]
ANCHORAGE, AK — Wednesday, the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development announced that Kelly Rentz, of Colony High School in Palmer, has been named the 2025 Alaska Teacher of the Year. During the open nomination period, Kelly received nominations from students who are thrilled to be in her classes. Her dedication to her students […]
(Bethel, AK) – On Aug. 4, 2023, following a three-week trial, a Bethel jury found elementary school teacher John Mark Hammonds guilty of 14 counts of felony sexual offenses. Hammonds, 49, was an elementary school teacher and coach at the Akiachak school while also acting as a self-proclaimed pastor in the village of Akiachak in southwest […]