Schools are scrambling

To the Editor:

Back to school is always an exciting time. In Alaska, every one of our 53 school districts and school staffs have diligently prepared so the new school year will be one of deep learning and strong emotional growth for all of Alaska's students. As educators, nothing pleases us more than welcoming back students to launch a new academic year.

This year, like none other in recent memory, school districts across the country, including every district in Alaska are scrambling. Districts are feeling the negative effects of operating budgets that have been reduc...