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Budget and GOP are still roadblocks to increased public school funding

The Alaska House passed House Bill 69, legislation outlining a $1,000 increase to per-student funding known as the base student allocation.

Dr. X̲ʼunei Lance Twitchell, A Cornerstone of Tlingit Language Stabilization

His own journey, influenced by his interests in writing, visual arts and poetry, stems from his relationship to his grandfather.

Dunleavy Republicans pitch expanded use of ‘nondeadly force’ in the classroom

The Alaska House kicked off the amendment process on its long-awaited school funding bill, where Dunleavy-aligned Republicans offered more than 100 changes.

Dunleavy’s two-tier education system is based on shoddy evidence

Legislators zeroed in on the $75 million the governor wants to add toward homeschool funding.

Dunleavy’s push for a two-tier education system would only worsen inequities

The first month and a half of Alaska’s legislative session has painted a grim and frustrating picture surrounding public education.

After support poured in for school funding, Dunleavy takes talks behind closed doors

Negotiators from the Alaska Legislature and Gov. Mike Dunleavy reportedly met today behind closed doors to discuss public education policy.

Rural Alaska schools face funding shortfall after U.S. House fails to pass bipartisan bill

Districts face budget shortfalls with the failure of the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act funding, aimed at schools located near federal lands.

From free lunches to concealed handguns, legislators pitch school policies ahead of the 2025 session

Alaska’s public education system drew the most attention from lawmakers, with nearly a dozen bills.

Alaska’s bipartisan coalitions boost hope for working-class issues like school funding, retirement reform

Alaska’s open primary and ranked-choice voting system helped deliver bipartisan majorities in both chambers. Members and labor leaders say this will help prioritize investments in working-class issues.

Alaska’s new bipartisan House Majority announced its committees, setting the stage for a very different year in Juneau

The newly minted bipartisan House Majority announced who will chair its committees for this year.

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