OPINION: All of Alaska shouldn’t pay for Anchorage School District’s mismanagement
The Anchorage School District (ASD) is in financial trouble, and instead of taking responsibility, they’re demanding the rest of Alaska pay for it.
Fairbanks votes to close 3 of 5 schools that were on chopping block
Amid declining enrollment, dismal student achievement results and a growing number of families who have chosen to leave standard public schooling, the Fairbanks School District voted on Feb. 4 to permanently shutter three of five schools that were under
OPINION: Incentivized homeschooling can solve Alaska’s school funding dilemma
With increased homeschooling, fewer schools and fewer teachers would be needed. If the state could shift more students out of public schools, it could give the students an education of their choice and save money at the same
Failing Fairbanks District set to shutter 5 schools as enrollment plummets
Facing rapidly declining enrollment, poor student test results and a growing number of families who have opted to leave standard public schooling for homeschool, the Fairbanks School District is set to permanently shutter five schools. The school board will
Satanic ‘Christmas’ tree included in Fairbanks Winter Solstice Fest
Adorned with red lights and pro-abortion messaging, a Satanic-themed “Christmas” tree was on full display during one of the most popular family holiday events in Fairbanks this past
FAIRBANKS RESULTS: Voters limit borough tax powers, but conservatives trail in key races
With just under 20% voter turnout overall, Fairbanks voted overwhelmingly to keep a tight reign on borough taxation powers, but most conservative candidates were trailing on election
These are the conservatives running in Fairbanks elections
Fairbanks Borough early voting begins: These are the conservative
OPINION: Amid dismal statewide academics, charter schools shine
The latest State of Alaska public educational performance reports have now been released, and they tell two very different stories. To properly understand the two tales, we first have to realize that many rural Alaska schools have such poor testing
Public outcry prompts Fairbanks to extend comment on hyper-sexualized school health class
After a hearing heated objections to proposed updates to a compulsory high school heath course, which include adding Planned Parenthood produced gay foreplay videos and gender identity training, the Fairbanks School District has decided to reopen the public
Gay foreplay videos are part of proposed mandatory health class in Fairbanks schools
In the name of diversity, equity and inclusion, the Fairbanks School District is planning to roll out a new compulsory high school health curriculum that includes materials such a graphic Planned Parenthood-produced videos depicting various LGBTQ actors
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