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Librarians plot to undermine Mat-Su’s school library book review committee

EducationApril 25, 2023

In the wake of mounting controversy over highly sexualized and extremely graphic books available to children in Mat-Su school libraries, the district is now on the cusp of assembling a parent-heavy book review committee to determine which titles are unfit for

OPINION: Why aren’t more Alaskans stepping up to defend the parental rights bill?

EducationApril 22, 2023

On March 30, I waited about an hour and a half to testify in support of Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s parental rights in education bill (House Bill 105), which would bar public schools from hiding a child’s sexual identity or health records from parents, while

Another round of public testimony set for Alaska parental rights bill

EducationApril 20, 2023

Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s parental rights bill is set for what should be another round of contentious testimony on Monday, April 24, in the House Education Committee. Major hardline leftist groups like Planned Parenthood, ACLU, Identity and others have marshaled

Alaska drag queen ringleaders smear Christians and conservatives who criticize drag for kids

CultureApril 20, 2023

Two of Alaska’s most prominent drag queens recently took to public radio to air their open contempt for Christians, Evangelicals, Republicans and parental rights advocates. Clearly intended to sway public opinion in support of drag performances for young

Washington State lawmakers agree to let kids get sex-change surgeries without parent permission

FamilyApril 16, 2023

Alaska’s closest geographical neighbor in the U.S. is about to let minor children get irreversible sex-change surgeries without their parents’ permission. The Washington State House and Senate have passed a bill that would give youth shelters

Mat-Su School District seeks parents to serve on new library book review board

EducationApril 14, 2023

In the wake of rising public awareness about overtly sexual books in Mat-Su school libraries, the Mat-Su School District is taking steps to both remove problematic books and ensure they don’t crop up in the future. Following a controversial school book

Passionately independent Alaska homeschoolers set for annual convention

EducationApril 14, 2023

The annual Alaska Statewide Homeschool Convention is slated for April 21-22. Hosted by Alaska Private and Home Educators Association (APHEA), the event is the state’s largest gathering of completely independent homeschoolers – families that choose to

Attorneys to field questions on lawsuit against Alaska’s homeschool allotment program

EducationApril 11, 2023

Alaska’s various correspondence school programs help families meet the unique educational needs of their children in a variety of ways. In January 2023, however, a lawsuit was filed challenging the correspondence program policy of allowing families to

EDITORIAL: Concerns over Gov. Dunleavy’s childcare expansion plan

FamilyApril 11, 2023

It’s clear that Alaska, like much of the nation, has a workforce shortage, and we desperately need more people to fill key positions in the private and public sectors. It’s also apparent that the childcare industry, like most others, is suffering from

Will Anchorage School District keep its promises after revoking Family Partnership School’s charter?

EducationApril 10, 2023

At the April 3 Anchorage School Board meeting the board supported Superintendent Jharrett Bryantt’s recommendation to revoke the charter of Family Partnership Charter School (FPCS) and transition it to a correspondence school. After hours of testimony by

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