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Elementary school events to launch personalized learning

Local elementary schools are hosting a variety of events this week to prepare parents for a new school year and celebrate the launch of personalized learning. View the full schedule.

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Extended Learning Program assessments for all third graders Sept. 11-22

All third grade students will be assessed for the Extended Learning Program for academically gifted students September 11 - 22.

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School district bus routes condensed starting September 6

Beginning Wednesday, September 6, the school district transportation department will reduce the number of scheduled routes by combining some routes. This is a short-term solution. Updated bus route and stop times are posted on the transportation webpage.

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Fairbanks schools chief holds budget talk for parents

The superintendent of the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District presented her proposed budget for the 2017-18 school year to a handful of parents in the high school library on Wednesday.

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A new name for Badger Road School: Elementary school’s community will have big say about new moniker

The wheels are turning on the renaming of Badger Road Elementary School. Last week, the Fairbanks North Star Borough School District solicited volunteers for the committee that will make recommendations for a new name, and the committee’s organization is a hopeful sign that the new name will reflect the sentiments of the people the school serves. It’s also time for community members and interested parties to brainstorm for a suitable candidate for the school’s namesake.

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Budget forums are planned on these dates

• Feb. 15 at North Pole High School. • Feb. 22 at Ryan Middle School. • March 8 at University Park Elementary School. All forums start at 6 p.m.

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