Gov. Dunleavy may issue ‘educational dividends’ to combat court ruling that guts state homeschool programs
Gov. Mike Dunleavy is prepared to fight for the ability of Alaskan parents to access a publicly-funded homeschool education for their children, including the ability to purchase courses and instruction from private and religious institutions and
Alaska bills protecting parent rights, school discipline and the unborn remain in limbo
As the legislature continues into the chaotic closing weeks of the 2024 session, Alaska Family Council is following three bills that support parental rights and the dignity of the most vulnerable citizens in our state ... those who haven't been born
Attorneys blast ‘incredibly disappointing’ ruling that guts Alaska’s correspondence program
The legal group defending the rights of parents to use state educational allotments to purchase instructional courses and classes at private institutions has vowed to appeal an April 12 lower court decision to the Alaska Supreme
Despite court ruling, Alaska correspondence kids to finish out year while case is appealed
In the aftermath of a court ruling that struck down the entirety of Alaska’s popular state-funded correspondence and homeschool programs, Alaska’s education commissioner said students enrolled in these programs will be able to finish out the year
Public comment welcome as Anchorage Election Commission reviews challenged ballots
Public comment welcome as Anchorage Election Commission reviews challenged
In surprise move, Alaskan Independence Party elects John Howe to replace chairman Bob Bird
On April 13, a small group of party leaders voted to replace Bird with longtime member John Wayne Howe. The vote occurred during the party’s annual convention in
ANALYSIS: Claiming a ‘right’ to education was disastrous for Alaska and the nation
The public education system is nakedly exposed to influences which conflict with our Republic’s most fundamental values and traditions. Allowing it to remain unaddressed threatens permanent damage to families, the future of our republic, and without them,
OPINION: A lesson on plagiarism and fabrication
Plagiarism is the representation of another person’s language, thoughts, ideas, or expressions as one’s own original work. Indeed, it is a shameful and unprofessional intellectual practice; just like stealing someone else’s property. In my opinion,
AUTHENTIC ALASKAN WOMEN (Part 4): Sherrie Laurie brings Christ’s love to Alaska’s most vulnerable, abused women
Sherrie Laurie was a FedEx pilot for 20 years before she felt called by God to face her fears and embark on a journey that would ultimately lead her to encounter, and love, some of the most vulnerable, neglected and abused women in
Alaska’s ‘Brave Conversations’ reignites with school choice discussion between conservative leader and BIPOC activist
“Brave Conversations,” an energetic gathering where Alaskans sharpen their thinking through sincere conversations, is set to resume on April 9 with a robust discussion on whether Alaska should increase school choice options across the
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