Long Term Financial Commitment
Greetings from Juneau, I am here to meet with legislators. The purpose of my meetings is to share that what we are doing as a district is good, and that if we are to maintain our positive results, then...
View ArticleAvoiding the storm
In the 1980s I spent my summers on Unimak Island living at a fish camp as a part of a commercial fishing operation. During this time I learned to read the water and the weather and by the end of the...
View ArticleBP Teachers of Excellence
One of the highlights of my year is taking part in the BP Teacher of Excellence Award Ceremony where we honor several of our teachers for their outstanding job educating their students. When the...
View ArticleIntroductions
Hello! I am sure some readers of this blog may have wondered if the new KPBSD superintendent would continue publishing an update. Now that I have settled in, the answer is yes. I have come to value...
View ArticleAMP update
The Alaska Measures of Progress (AMP) results are now public. Clearly, the results across the State and KPSBD are lower than what we are used to seeing from the old Standards Based Assessment. While...
View ArticleOpportunity to Innovate, Communicate and Engage
“Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls, and looks like work.” Thomas Edison The education community in Alaska has a lot of work ahead. As a member of the education...
View ArticleWelcome Back!
The start of a new school year is upon us! The fireweed is almost open to the top and students will be back in class before we know it. This year, KPBSD is going to update the long-term strategic...
View ArticleLearning Anytime, Anywhere in KPBSD
Over the past several months, KPBSD has been updating its five-year strategic plan. Within this plan, the point about utilizing technology to the fullest has generated a lot of discussion. Some are...
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