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Gov. Dunleavy may issue ‘educational dividends’ to combat court ruling that guts state homeschool programs

EducationApril 17, 2024

Gov. Mike Dunleavy is prepared to fight for the ability of Alaskan parents to access a publicly-funded homeschool education for their children, including the ability to purchase courses and instruction from private and religious institutions and

Alaska bills protecting parent rights, school discipline and the unborn remain in limbo

AbortionApril 16, 2024

As the legislature continues into the chaotic closing weeks of the 2024 session, Alaska Family Council is following three bills that support parental rights and the dignity of the most vulnerable citizens in our state ... those who haven't been born

Attorneys blast ‘incredibly disappointing’ ruling that guts Alaska’s correspondence program

EducationApril 16, 2024

The legal group defending the rights of parents to use state educational allotments to purchase instructional courses and classes at private institutions has vowed to appeal an April 12 lower court decision to the Alaska Supreme

Despite court ruling, Alaska correspondence kids to finish out year while case is appealed

EducationApril 16, 2024

In the aftermath of a court ruling that struck down the entirety of Alaska’s popular state-funded correspondence and homeschool programs, Alaska’s education commissioner said students enrolled in these programs will be able to finish out the year

ANALYSIS: Claiming a ‘right’ to education was disastrous for Alaska and the nation

EducationApril 11, 2024

The public education system is nakedly exposed to influences which conflict with our Republic’s most fundamental values and traditions. Allowing it to remain unaddressed threatens permanent damage to families, the future of our republic, and without them,

Alaska’s ‘Brave Conversations’ reignites with school choice discussion between conservative leader and BIPOC activist

EducationApril 8, 2024

“Brave Conversations,” an energetic gathering where Alaskans sharpen their thinking through sincere conversations, is set to resume on April 9 with a robust discussion on whether Alaska should increase school choice options across the

Emotions run high as bill to protect girls’ sports advances in Alaska Legislature

EducationMarch 26, 2024

Emotions run high as bill to protect girls’ sports advances in Alaska

On March 25, tell Alaska lawmakers to advance bill aimed at protecting girls’ sports

EducationMarch 22, 2024

Rep. Jamie Allard from Eagle River has introduced that ensures women’s athletics programs in public schools are actually reserved for women — not biological

Bill to strengthen parental rights in Alaska schools set for March 22 public hearing

EducationMarch 21, 2024

Alaska bill would increase parental participation in their children’s education and allows parents access to school curriculum, budgets, and school boards, while also giving teachers more discretion to use their professional judgement in establishing and

Dunleavy’s veto of a massive educational spending spree bill withstands veto override attempt

EducationMarch 18, 2024

In order for lawmakers to override the governor’s veto, they needed 40 votes. That did not happen. After nearly two hours of floor debates, 39 legislators voted to override and 20 voted with the governor. One lawmaker was excused from the

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