Anchorage Edition: June 4, 2010

Fri, Jun 4, 2010

Each week, KAKM gathers commentators for a review of the week’s news, politics and public affairs in Anchorage and Alaska. Topics for this week are expected to include:

Governor Sean Parnell announces vetoes.
Supporters of the parental notification initiative win in the state supreme court.
Title VII Indian Education bolsters summer school presentations.
Filing deadline for legislative and statewide offices passes.
Gulf of Mexico oil spill.
Writer Joe McGinniss moves in next to Sarah Palin.

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Line One: Childhood Obesity

Mon, May 17, 2010

Take a look at any photo of children from the 1950’s and can’t help but notice how few of the children are overweight compared to today. Is our current national struggle with obesity simply too much food and too little activity or is it more complex than this? Listen to Line One: Your Health Connection with Dr. Thad Woodard and his guest pediatric endocrinologist, Dr. Henry Anhalt as they talk with you about the causes, treatment and ramifications of pediatric obesity on Monday afternoon at 2:00 p.m.

And don’t miss Line One host Dr. Thad Woodard on APRN’s statewide call-in Talk of Alaska. The conversation on “Childhood Obesity” continues Tuesday (May 18) at 10:00 a.m. on FM 91.1 and public radio stations statewide!

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Hometown, Alaska: Teaching in the Bush

Wed, Apr 14, 2010

Students in Elim, AK take a break from the classroom to venture outside to hunt for a Christmas tree last December. Photo from Nick’s Adventures in the Bush.

A shortage of textbooks and classroom supplies, subsistence seasons, fluctuating populations – these are just a few of the issues teachers in rural Alaska must contend with. This week on Hometown, Alaska host Teeka Ballas and her guests will take your phone calls and discuss the challenges, the obstacles and the joys that make teaching in the Bush a unique experience. Participate in the conversation on Hometown, Alaska Wednesday at 2:00 pm.

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Yupik Language books issued for parents of young children

Mon, Oct 19, 2009

Best Beginnings Alaska has just released three new early childhood development guides in Yupik. The goal is to provide Yupik speaking parents of very young children with books in their own language and containing culturally relevant activities.

Len Anderson, KSKA – Anchorage

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Native student program in engineering proves successful

Thu, Oct 8, 2009

Even among all the new construction on the University of Alaska Anchorage campus, the Alaska Native Science and Engineering Program’s canoe shaped building is an eye-catcher. But as APRN’s Ellen Lockyer discovered, even more unique than the building is the program itself.

Ellen Lockyer, APRN – Anchorage

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Hometown, Alaska: Project Puqigtut

Wed, Sep 16, 2009

Education Secretary Arne Duncan is banking on an Anchorage School District program aimed at preventing dropouts to serve as a model for school districts across the nation. This week on Hometown, Alaska, find out more about a new program designed to help Alaska Native students at risk of dropping out and to assist those who have already done so to earn their high school graduation requirements. ASD Superintendent, Carol Comeau and Doreen Brown from the ASD Indian Education Program join host Ellen Lockyer this afternoon at 2:00 pm on Hometown, Alaska.

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Native school mixes traditional teachings with modern academics

Fri, Aug 21, 2009

As the Alaska Native Cultural Charter school in Anchorage begins its second year, its teachers and staff are preparing even more ways to mix traditional knowledge with western academics. KSKA’s Len Anderson continues his two-part report on the newest of the school district’s charter schools.

Len Anderson, KSKA – Anchorage

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Anchorage’s Native school proves popular

Fri, Aug 21, 2009

A year ago the Alaska Native Cultural Charter School was desperately recruiting students as staff prepared temporary classrooms in an Anchorage church. This year finds the school in permanent quarters and showing a robust enrollment.

Len Anderson, KSKA – Anchorage

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Line One: Preparing Alaska’s Kids for Success

Mon, Aug 10, 2009

This week on Line One, host. Dr. Woodard talks with two local experts about early childhood education and preparing Alaska’s kids for success. Executive director of Best Beginnings Alaska, Abbe Hensley and Early Childhood Education Coordinator at UAA, Dr. Hilary Seitz respond to your questions about early learning and literacy.

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Alaska Native Center teaches more than skills

Mon, Jul 20, 2009

In the second story on the Alaska Native Heritage Center in Anchorage, KSKA’s Len Anderson looks into the cultural philosophy that underlies the center’s educational programs for young Alaska Natives.

Len Anderson, KSKA – Anchorage

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