Education

Numerous studies have shown that getting kids interested in science early on helps achievement later.  Last week, students in Unalaska’s schools got some extra science instruction with the help of the Kenai-based Challenger Learning Center. 

KUCB’s Stephanie Joyce reports.

What would you do if Unalaska were cut off from supplies or communication after a disaster?  Where would you go? 

Those are some of the questions that Kelly McGuirk is going to tackle in two disaster training courses this weekend. McGuirk is Director of Disaster Services for the Red Cross of Alaska.  She says it’s important for communities to think about these questions in advance. 

"I think that a lot of communities in Alaska are pretty resilient and can kind of take care of their own a little more than the lower 48, but the skills you learn in a shelter class or in the basic disaster services overview prepare you for the different issues that come up."

McGuirk offered a few examples of those issues.

The Department of Education has listed Unalaska City School as one of the nation’s best. Yesterday, the school held a ceremony to celebrate that achievement.

KUCB’s Alexandra Gutierrez has more.

The junior and senior high school was one of just two schools in the state in Alaska to achieve the recognition.

KUCB's Alexandra Gutierrez has more.