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Alaska’s school mask controversy playing out across the nation

EducationAugust 31, 2021

It turns out that mask mandates disputes are not isolated to Alaska’s school districts. A new Gallup report indicates that the issue has become a flashpoint across the nation with parents often clashing with school boards and administrators. A newly

Mat-Su parents hold early-morning protest against school mask mandates

EducationAugust 30, 2021

An estimated 30 to 35 Mat-Su parents, students and others turned out for a 7 a.m. protest rally outside Career Tech High School on Aug. 31. As cars and busses arrived, they were welcomed by signs that read “Unmask our kids,” “No more face diapers,”

Growing movement enlists Alaska parents to defend kids from harmful ideologies in schools

EducationJuly 28, 2021

Parents’ Rights in Education (PRIE) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to equipping parents with the tools and support necessary to stand up in their communities against harmful rhetoric and ideologies in local schools. The group recognizes that parents

Watchdog group forms to help parents oppose ‘toxic’ school curriculum

EducationJuly 26, 2021

A national organization has launched to empower parents to reclaim local schools from activists attempting to impose leftist agendas in the classroom. Parents Defending Education is keeping a close eye on Alaska and many other states around the nation with a

It’s time to decide how will your kids be educated this year

EducationJuly 23, 2021

With the first day of school just a few weeks away, Alaska parents have some tough decisions to make. Many have already decided to continue or begin homeschooling or private education. While every family is different, many parents want to avoid the

It’s past time for Alaskans to fight the sexual manipulation of young minds

EducationJuly 22, 2021

Thinking back during childhood, what memories come to mind? Perhaps flashes of bike riding, competing in a favorite sport or playing tag with friends. Growing up in rural Alaska, some of my first memories are of four-wheeler riding with my older brother

Alaska School Choice Convention is about reimagining education, empowering parents

EducationJuly 22, 2021

For more than century the U.S. has conducted education by pouring government funds into brick-and-mortar neighborhood public schools. It seemed to work for a time. Education became compulsory so we would feel good about kids not being forced to work in

Anchorage Assembly delays vote on divisive plans that would impact parental rights, homeless shelters

CultureJune 9, 2021

The Anchorage Assembly postponed action on three highly controversial resolutions dealing with placing homeless housing in business sectors, imposing burdensome shelter regulations and a proposal to that would restrict parental rights with regard to

Anchorage ordinance would restrict parent’s rights to discipline children

CrimeJune 7, 2021

Acting Mayor Austin Quinn-Davidson wants to change Anchorage law to make it much easier for the city prosecute parents whom government officials believe have caused or permitted a child to be physically injured. On June 8, the Anchorage Assembly will hold a

Anchorage schools ban the non-vaxed from any volunteering

EducationMay 8, 2021

Parents who wish to offer their time and talent as volunteers in an Anchorage public school, whether as a chaperone, classroom helper, tutor, mentor or in any other capacity, must be fully vaccinated beforehand. Failure to do so bars you from volunteering.

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