Alaska opens applications for K-12 scholarship groups to help expand school choice
In what is expected to be a major financial boost for private, home and religious schooling across Alaska, Gov. Dunleavy announced that Alaska is now accepting applications from nonprofit groups seeking approval as K–12 Scholarship Granting
Anchorage classical Catholic school takes over former charter school to inspire kids with truth, beauty, goodness
The school fosters traditional faith and morals while teaching a rigorous classics-based education rooted in Greek, Latin, church history and the Western canon. Controversial topics such as critical race theory, LGBTQ politics and other issues plaguing many
Will a Democrat governor kill Alaska’s participation in the school-choice tax program?
Alaska’s participation in a national school-choice tax incentive program could be in jeopardy if a Democratic candidate is elected
Alaska private and religious education groups can apply for $900K fed. grants
Any Alaska faith-based or private entity, school district, community group or tribal organization located in Alaska and working in partnership with their school and community is eligible to apply for the $900K fed.
OPINION: Alaska homeschoolers oppose bill that could destroy school choice
Alaska’s Senate Education Committee held its first hearing on Senate Bill 277 on March 18, with parents from across Alaska submitting written and oral testimony strongly opposing the bill. They warned that SB 277 will destroy the flexible homeschool options
Alaska’s passionately independent private and home educators set for 40th conference
Alaska’s only statewide Christian organization that promotes independent private and home education is gearing up for its 40th anniversary conference later this month in
OPINION: Anchorage’s Hillsdale-affiliated classical school set to pursue the Good, True & Beautiful
With the mission intact, Thomas More Classical School’s vision propels us forward. A new generation of Alaskans educated in the liberal arts and sciences, with instruction in moral character and civic virtue, is a reality we believe will come to pass. As
Trump’s proclamation doubles down on fight for school choice
Tragically, for decades, disastrous Federal education policy led to record-low reading and math scores and out-of-control Government spending. America's Golden Age begins in the classroom. For that reason, I have made it a top priority to expand educational
Alaska to expand school choice with tax-credit scholarships
While the program can support some public school expenses, the primary focus and impact will be on Alaska's private, religious, homeschool and alternative
Governor issues proclamation ahead of Alaska School Choice Week events
While the movement is largely ignored by traditional brick-and-mortar public school systems, it is commonly celebrated by home, private, religious and charter school advocates who are working to expand school choice options around the
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