Tag: School Choice

OPINION: Student success hinges on conservative values, parent empowerment

CultureMarch 13, 2025

Here is the bottom line: Place a student from a home that values education in a class with an impartial, well-trained and professional teacher who loves and is proficient in his/her subject and enjoys teaching, and learning takes place. Everything else is

Raising the Lamp #6 – Patti Farren

CultureSeptember 6, 2024

In this episode, we have a conversation with Patti Farren, Principal of American Charter Academy to discuss the history of ACM, and the military bearing and principles they instill in students. We also discuss charter schools in MatSu and Alaska, the best in

Raising the Lamp #5 – Barbara Gerard

CultureAugust 19, 2024

In this episode, we sit down with Barbara Gerard, Principal of Academy Charter School to discuss the Academy model of schooling, and the first principles of core knowledge curriculum. We also discuss charter schools in MatSu and Alaska, the best in the nation

Raising the Lamp #4 – Susan McCauley

CultureAugust 15, 2024

Join us as we sit down with Susan McCauley, Principal of Birchtree Charter School to discuss charter schools in MatSu, Birchtree Charter School specifically, and the ramifications to the parents and families of Birchtree Charter School as well as the MatSu

Alaska ‘Education Freedom Rally’ to empower parents for culture war

EducationJuly 2, 2024

mid a surge in homeschooling, private education and myriad alternatives to traditional brick-and-mortar public schools, Alaska families are engaged in a fundamental shift in education. To help equip parents and empower this cultural revolution, Americans For

Alaska’s ‘Brave Conversations’ reignites with school choice discussion between conservative leader and BIPOC activist

EducationApril 8, 2024

“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

OPINON: The harder schools fight against your values, the worse off your kids will be

EducationMay 14, 2023

Before I discuss schools, let’s cover some “forbidden topics”. I have a good family culture, one worth defending. I want my kids to be supported in choosing that. Further, I want my kids to remain children for a good while. I don’t want

Alaska students are a year behind U.S. average in reading, math

EducationDecember 3, 2022

By Sarah Montalbano – Alaska Policy Forum Introduction Late October brought the release of the 2022 results of the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP), also known as the Nation’s Report Card. The NAEP is a nationwide assessment

Alaska will reimburse parents for their child’s private education

EducationMay 16, 2022

Alaskan parents have a legitimate right to choose the school that best fits their children’s needs, even if that is a private school. There is an opportunity, which has been hiding from public view. In 2014, educator and then-State Senator Mike Dunleavy

Conservative African American group hosting talk on school choice in Alaska

EducationJanuary 13, 2022

The Alaska chapter of BLEXIT, which is part of a national conservative movement to educate and empower African Americans and other minorities across America, is hosting a special presentation on Friday, Jan. 14, to build support for addressing education

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