Anchorage schools to go mask optional on Feb. 28
On Feb. 28, the Anchorage School District will ditch its increasingly controversial mask mandate, which had inspired some parents to plan on sending children to school, mask free, next week. District Superintendent Deena Bishop announced Feb. 18 that schools
Advancing parental rights in Alaska is an uphill battle we must fight
There is no doubt we’re engaged in a worldview battle in our public schools, both here in Alaska and across the nation. Walk into any one of them and you’re likely to see a rainbow flag on nearly every teacher’s office signifying solidarity
Alaska parental rights group to host event on ‘rethinking sex education’
A conservative parental rights groups in Anchorage is hosting an event entitled “Rethinking Sex Education.” The Feb. 26 event is being sponsored by Alaska Parents’ Rights in Education along with the pro-life Community Pregnancy Center based in
Alaska’s homeschool interest is tops in the nation, study finds
Amid the growing national movement toward homeschooling, Alaska leads all states in terms of interest, according to a newly released study. Entitled “Which States Are Seeing the Biggest Interest in Homeschooling Amongst Parents?” the study was conducted
Planned Parenthood activists help shape Alaska’s mandated youth sex-ed classes
Planned Parenthood, the largest provider of abortions in Alaska, claims it recently participated in a contract with the state to review and provide feedback on the Alaska Safe Children’s Act curriculum, a mandatory course taught to all public school
Dunleavy’s State of the State avoids abortion, election integrity, local Covid mandates
Gov. Mike Dunleavy delivered his fourth State of the State address on Jan. 25 before a joint session of the Alaska Legislature in Juneau. The governor touted his administration’s work on reducing crime, importing health care workers and fighting the Biden
Alaskans invited to rally for ‘School Choice Week’ celebration
Alaska parents and educators are set to rally in support of school choice options, including homeschooling, private and religious education, charter schools and other options. The gathering is part of a national celebration of “School Choice Week”
Alaskan parents must recognize and exercise their parental rights in education
There is a growing movement to suppress parental concerns across our nation, especially for those who advocate for their children’s educational wellbeing. Anyone who follows the national media can see this unfolding trend. Last year, the National School
State organizes AK health summit including pro-abortion and LGBTQ activists
The Alaska Division of Public Health is helping organize a health conference in February that includes Planned Parenthood abortion activists and at least one radical youth educator who pushes drag-queen themes, gender confusion and explicit sexual instruction
New group empowers Alaskans to exercise parental rights in public schools
November 15th was a big night for the Alaska chapter of Parent’s Rights in Education’s (PRIE). Gathered at the at Loussac Library, community members’ politicians, and parents joined PRIE’s First Annual Celebration to discuss a long overdue topic
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