Mat-Su school bus service to restart Tuesday after union and Durham reach agreement
April 29, 2026
Workers voted this week to ratify the new contract; bus service to resume for final weeks of school year
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Mat-Su students get high-tech insight at first drone career day
April 24, 2026
Demonstration introduces students to drone careers in industries across Alaska
No deal in Mat-Su bus strike as negotiations stall again
April 16, 2026
The strike will enter its eighth week and could last through the end of the school year, union officials said.
Mat-Su officials prepare for school closures ahead of borough budget debate
April 08, 2026
The shutdown plans include an early end to the school year for students at the three schools.
Mat-Su school bus workers vote to strike as soon as March 2
February 18, 2026
Contract negotiations between workers and Durham School Services stalled last month over issues including wages, training and health check requirements.
Mat-Su tightens grad ceremony rules for homeschoolers, ends principal discretion
February 16, 2026
The update means Mat-Su homeschoolers must take at least two in-person classes per semester at a brick-and-mortar before they can join in on graduation festivities.
Mat-Su superintendent cites incorrect data in homeschool funding presentation after AI use
February 10, 2026
Mat-Su School District Superintendent Randy Trani cited spending data from Galena, Illinois, instead of Galena, Alaska.
Mat-Su school survey asks residents to rank cuts as district faces $23 million shortfall
February 03, 2026
Officials plan to use the survey results to shape the district's spending plan, they said.
Mat-Su school district may offer gas cards if bus drivers strike
January 27, 2026
The gift cards would help families offset the cost of providing their own transportation.
Mat-Su school bus workers vote to OK strike if contract talks collapse
January 15, 2026
The strike would be the second such walk out in three years.
Mat-Su eyes longer classes, fewer teachers for sixth graders
December 29, 2025
The proposal looks to improve math and literacy test scores among sixth graders.
Mat-Su school bus carrying 9 students tips over on icy road; no serious injuries reported
December 02, 2025
Bus 33 was headed to Machetanz Elementary School when it tipped over due to icy road conditions.
Mat-Su School District removes Indigenous land acknowledgment signs, halts land statements at events
October 30, 2025
The decision to remove the land acknowledgment signs and halt traditional land acknowledgment statements was not subject to public comment.