FROM THE ARCHIVE
Alaska village school shut down
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FRIDAY, MARCH 1, 2002

The state of Alaska has closed the McQueen School in the village of Kivalina, citing the safety of staff members.

The school was closed Wednesday because "community residents" were threatening staff. Police have been called by the school at least three times in the past month, reports The Anchorage Daily News, and are investigating an alleged assault.

The school serves grades K-12.

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'Threatening and assaultive' conduct closes school (The Anchorage Daily News 3/1)
Officials close Kivalina school to protect staff, students (AP 3/1)