Eaglexit proposes new parent-powered charter schools if split from Anchorage succeeds
Eaglexit, a group of residents from Eagle River, Chugiak, Birchwood, Eklutna and JBER who are developing a petition to formally detach from the Anchorage Municipality, is unveiling a parent-centered charter school proposal that it would employ if it is
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
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,
Bill to strengthen parental rights in Alaska schools set for March 22 public hearing
Alaska bill would increase parental participation in their children’s education and allows parents access to school curriculum, budgets, and school boards, while also giving teachers more discretion to use their professional judgement in establishing and
Gov. Dunleavy vetoes massive education spending spree that lacks meaningful reforms
Due to the lack of meaningful reforms, Gov. Mike Dunleavy has vetoed an education bill that would have dumped an unprecedented amount of money into Alaska’s chronically underperforming government-run
OPINION: Governor plays education ‘hardball’ with AK lawmakers in effort to improve schools
Some legislators seem to be taken back by the governor’s strong stance that he will veto SB 140 if items to improve student outcomes aren’t moved through the legislative process by his veto deadline of March 14.
Alaska School Choice celebration offers parents alternatives to struggling public schools
To mark national school choice week, Alaska will hold a School Choice Celebration on Jan. 22, 4-7 p.m., at the Alaska Native Heritage
Education activists plot strategy to pressure AK lawmakers into spending more money
Education activists plot political battle to push AK lawmakers into spending more
Mat-Su School Board chooses father of nine to fill vacant seat
The Mat-Su School Board selected 21-year Alaskan and father of nine children, Anthony Pitcher, to fill the vacant school board seat.
ANALYSIS: How we fund Alaska education matters more than how much we spend
Simply increasing the overall budget for education is not sufficient to improve outcomes; it is essential to target effective initiatives and expand access to options that do more with less, such as correspondence schools and charter
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