Klukwan School implements distance learning after tribal vote

Klukwan School won’t have in-person classes after the Chilkat Indian Village council expressed its desire for the village’s school to implement distance learning.

While Klukwan School is part of the Chatham School District, which announced plans for students in Angoon, Gustavus and Tenakee Springs to attend classes in person. Klukwan principal and teacher Eric Hart said the school plans to honor the council’s wishes.

“We’re keeping everybody safe,” Hart said. “We’re respecting the village’s wishes…