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Kayla Desroches/KMXT Solutions for community problems can be found within those same communities – that’s what leaders are saying after a recent meeting of educators in Washington D.C. The National Education Association just wrapped up its annual meeting and representative assembly in the capitol Thursday. Ron Fuhrer, outgoing president of NEA-Alaska, says along with discussing federal education funding and programs, …

Jay Barrett/KMXT The head of Alaska’s teachers’ union is in Washington D.C. this week for the annual National Education Association meeting. Barb Angaiak, who is completing four years as president of the NEA-Alaska, spoke about several issues important to education in Alaska. She said the governor deciding the state would apply for the waiver of No Child Left Behind requirements …