The pause adds uncertainty to the rollout of the district’s Academies of Anchorage program meant to boost graduation rates.
Anchorage School District Superintendent Jharrett Bryantt and Anchorage School Board President Andy Holleman speak during the school board meeting on June 4, 2024.
“After careful consideration, the Anchorage School District has decided to pause discussions on changing the high school bell schedule,” Bryantt wrote in his Monday email. Anchorage School Board President Andy Holleman said board members are concerned about reducing the amount of time students can spend in core classes, but said he thinks the academies are still viable without the schedule change.
“I think there are just a lot of questions about whether or not this really is the right thing for every student and where they’re going to find time and whether or not our lower-achieving students are better or worse off with seven classes over six, or eight classes over six,” Holleman said.
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