Tying universal pre-K to reading plan is a problem for Alaska conservatives
Alaska’s Senate Republicans understandably want to address the state’s embarrassing record of teaching public school students how to read. Basically, Alaska’s government run schools are abject failures at ensuring children have this most fundamental of
Racists Alaska docs? UAA program claims healthcare is plagued by racism
The state-funded University of Alaska, Anchorage, is in the midst of a six-part series to explore “racism in medicine.” Partnering with the hard-left Alaska Black Caucus (which promotes critical race theory and the notion that America is infected by
Alaska Senate passes universal pre-K plan with reading intervention
The Alaska Senate unanimously approved Senate Bill 111 on April 12, which would expand voluntary universal pre-kindergarten and establish a new statewide kindergarten-third grade reading intervention program to address Alaska’s failed record of teaching
Sarah Palin joins crowded list vying to replace Rep. Young
Former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin has announced she is running to replace the late Rep. Don Young. Palin is listed among the 51 candidates who have entered the special primary election (set for June 11) to fill out the remaining months of Young’s term.
Sitka superintendent calls cops upon hearing of plan to unmask kids
Sitka Superintendent Frank Hauser issued an alert to parents this week, warning them of a plan in which some parents appeared intent on sending kids to area schools without face masks. In an email to school families, Houser said the district had “learned
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
Rep. Eastman: State plan would separate AK lawmakers from families
If a new state plan for legislators isn’t formally rejected by the governor there will be fewer children at next year’s Easter Egg Hunt in the State Capitol Building. The annual event historically brings together children of legislators and legislative
Plant manager explains Anchorage water fluorination suspension
Mark Cosentino, the general manager of Anchorage Water and Wastewater Utility, issued a statement on Dec. 17 to explain why Mayor Dave Bronson decided to temporarily suspend adding fluoride to the city’s water supply during an Oct. 1 visit to the Eklutna
Alaska Planned Parenthood affiliate brags about ‘equity team’ as it grapples with racist past
The Planned Parenthood chapter that oversees Alaska is bragging about the work of its “equity team” which is charged with addressing instances of “racism” and so-called “cissexism.” A Nov. 21 article on Planned Parenthood’s website notes that
The ‘RNC Pride Coalition’ is a bankrupt plan – politically and spiritually
In his book, “God and Government,” Chuck Colson says, “the fact that God reigns can be manifest through political means, whenever the citizens of the Kingdom of God bring his light to bear on the institutions of the kingdoms of man.” As ambassadors of
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