Education

Anchorage voters reject extreme-right candidates in Tuesday’s election

Anchorage Matt Acuña Buxton - April 2, 2025

Progressive-leaning incumbents on the Anchorage Assembly and School Board handily defeated far-right challengers.

School officials warn legislators of the cost of uncertainty as funding debate continues

Education Matt Acuña Buxton - April 2, 2025

School districts around the state are beginning a grim annual tradition of notifying hundreds of teachers that their jobs could be cut.

Budget and GOP are still roadblocks to increased public school funding

Commentary Matt Acuña Buxton - March 19, 2025

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

Arts and Culture Rachel Levy - March 13, 2025

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

Education Matt Acuña Buxton - March 12, 2025

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

Education Matt Acuña Buxton - March 5, 2025

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

Commentary Matt Acuña Buxton - March 5, 2025

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

Economy Matt Acuña Buxton - February 4, 2025

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

Education Corinne Smith, Alaska Beacon - January 14, 2025

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

Education Matt Acuña Buxton - January 14, 2025

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

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‘Valid and valuable.’ Legislators signal support for international teachers filling Alaska’s classroom vacancies

Legislators hold firm, override Gov. Dunleavy’s veto of school bill

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