Visa programs draw foreign teachers to Alaska's rural school districts
Many districts face a hiring and retention crisis, and the teachers who do make the trip to Alaska are finding lots of success.
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Many districts face a hiring and retention crisis, and the teachers who do make the trip to Alaska are finding lots of success.
At Aniak’s school, the electricity bill went from around $7,700 to almost $24,000.
Aniak Light & Power's unannounced rate hike has left residents and businesses trying to figure out how they'll keep the lights on.
If you live in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta you may be familiar with Yuut Elitnaurviat, the workforce development center in Bethel that trains local people for local jobs. Until recently, it was the only facility of its kind in the region.
The Kuspuk School District's Filipino teachers in Aniak are enjoying exploring a new place. But they say there are a few challenges that come with living in the rural U.S.