Alaska political foes unite on proposed statewide school cell phone ban
A proposal to prohibit Alaska students from using their private cell phones during regular school hours, including lunch and classroom breaks, has united traditional social and political
OPINION: Incentivized homeschooling can solve Alaska’s school funding dilemma
With increased homeschooling, fewer schools and fewer teachers would be needed. If the state could shift more students out of public schools, it could give the students an education of their choice and save money at the same
SEN. HUGHES: Despite union claims, growing Alaska school choice options helps all students
This week I expect much of my focus to be on policy and funding discussions to help our students and teachers achieve better outcomes as we move forward. Governor Dunleavy held a lengthy press conference on the topic late last week, and I agree that it is our
Gov. Dunleavy introduces education reform bills to expand school choice
Gov. Dunleavy introduces education reform bills to expand school choice in
Poll: Alaskans oppose tax hikes to flood state pension plan and public schools
A new statewide survey commissioned by Americans for Prosperity-Alaska (AFP-Alaska) makes it clear that Alaskans oppose new taxes for costly state pension plan proposals or expanded spending on state-funded education. Public opinion seems to contrast with
Failing Fairbanks District set to shutter 5 schools as enrollment plummets
Facing rapidly declining enrollment, poor student test results and a growing number of families who have opted to leave standard public schooling for homeschool, the Fairbanks School District is set to permanently shutter five schools. The school board will
Trump gender-ID order is a call for Alaska to realign policies with biological reality
Trump's order aims to restore clarity in language, protect women’s rights, and realign Title IX to its original intent of safeguarding opportunities for females. For like Alaska, where gender ideology has deeply influenced schools, policies, and public
TODAY: Soldotna residents to rally for life, and combat LBGTQ agenda
Soldotna residents to take a stand for life, and combat LBGTQ
‘Keep on fighting’ – Anchorage pro-life vigil to mark anniversary of Roe
To mark the 52nd Anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in Roe v. Wade, Anchorage pro-life advocates are aiming to fill the sidewalks around Alaska largest abortion clinic for a candlelight vigil. When the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in
Rep. Begich helps pass bill to protect girls’ sports from gender-confused males
Alaska’s Congressman Nick Begich voted with House Republicans to pass a Trump-backed bill that would prohibit so-called transgender “women” from competing against biological females in school sports. Schools that fail to comply would risk losing federal
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