US Department of Education

A road sign marks the road towards the Lower Kuskokwim School District offices and the Bethel High School on October 9, 2023. The district is a recipient of Alaska Native Education Program grant funding.

Politics

Sen. Murkowski pushes for release of $41.3M in delayed federal grants for Alaska Native education

The U.S. Department of Education is expected to award the grant funding through the Alaska Native Education Program to 26 Alaska grantees, according to an announcement from the senator.

Margaret Katzeek brought her niece Elayna Katzeek to the Baby Raven Reads family night.

Politics

Tribal education leaders speak out against Trump’s plan to close the US Department of Education

Alena Naiden, KNBA - Anchorage

At an oversight hearing, Sen. Murkowski highlighted programs that fund tutoring, language initiatives, and post-secondary education opportunities for Native students.

Education

LKSD Gets Language Proficiency Grant

The Lower Kuskokwim School District received a $1.5 million grant from the U.S. Dept. of Education to enhance language proficiency for Alaska Native…