Klatt Elementary News Today

Skeptics question whether the reading academy would effectively address the lagging reading abilities of Alaska children where the need is greatest.

Lawmakers approved one-time funding for Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s plan to launch a center for reading instruction that he says could help solve the lagging reading abilities of Alaska children.

Jharrett Bryantt stepped into the superintendent role at the start of the school year, and was immediately met with challenges like a bus driver shortage and a budget crunch.