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
Will more funding and extended hours really improve Anchorage schools?
The Anchorage School District’s mission – “Educating All Students for Success in Life” – has proven illusive. Annual math and reading scores continue to languish with nearly 57% of students performing below proficiency in English and 63%
Bishop’s threat to cut ties with traditional Catholic school galvanizes Alaskans
Roughly 50 parents, teachers, students and supporters of Holy Rosary Academy gathered outside of Archbishop Andrew Bellisario’s Anchorage offices on Oct. 25 to pray that their chief spiritual shepherd reconsider his decision to cut ties with the small
Alaska School Choice Convention is about reimagining education, empowering parents
For more than century the U.S. has conducted education by pouring government funds into brick-and-mortar neighborhood public schools. It seemed to work for a time. Education became compulsory so we would feel good about kids not being forced to work in
Anchorage School Board candidates’ views on parent rights, curriculum debates, low test scores, sex-ed, gender ID
Anchorage education is in crisis. Test scores are dismal, many students are struggling with school closures and virtual classrooms, and radical social ideologies are creeping into the curriculum. The Watchman sent a survey to each candidate running for school
Dunleavy: Alaskans should be empowered to choose how their kids are educated
Gov. Mike Dunleavy is highlighting the choices Alaskans have when educating children, whether that be private, public, charter, religious, online or home-schools. In observance of National School Choice Week, the governor issued a Jan. 24 proclamation in
Who could be against school choice in Alaska?
Alaskans love choice and have lots to celebrate with the many publicly funded schooling options available for our children. We can choose standard public school or various specialized schools. We can accept state funding to join a homeschool charter program
Alaska Independence Party’s statewide convention is Saturday, Oct. 17
The Alaskan Independence Party (AIP) will hold its first statewide convention in a decade on Saturday, Oct. 17, with the aim of revitalizing Alaska’s third largest political party. Scheduled to run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Mat-Su Resort in Wasilla, the
Will tonight spell the end of the Alaska State Flag’s historic home?
Most every year July 9th is a cause for celebration in Anchorage. Large crowds gather at Alaska Family & Child, the oldest non-profit in the state, which started as the Jesse Lee Home for Children. The governor usually speaks about a 13-year-old boy named
Mat-Su book clash reveals flaw with how schools tackle divisive topics
After three hours of call-in public testimony, including name-calling, half-truths and some thoughtful insights, the Mat-Su Borough School Board gaveled out of its May 6 meeting at 10 p.m. National interest in the meeting arose based on a false report that
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