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Alaska lawmakers pass child care legislation to buoy sector ‘in crisis’

Education Claire Stremple, Alaska Beacon -
The policy changes are accompanied by $7.5 million for child care center grants.
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Legislators approve updates for state scholarship program

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
The Alaska Legislature created the Alaska Performance Scholarship in 2011, a merit-based scholarship for younger Alaskans to pursue higher education.
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House GOP passes trans sports ban bill, rejecting proposal to notify parents of gender inspections

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
Alaska House Republicans pushed ahead with their bill to ban trans girls from playing on girls teams from elementary school to the college level.
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Legislature rejects long-time public school critic for Board of Education seat

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
On Tuesday, legislators soundly rejected the appointment of Bob Griffin to the Board of Education with a 21-39 vote.
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Fairbanks schools deserve our support

Commentary Dermot Cole -
This election is also about saving our schools, the quality of which has everything to do with what kind of future Fairbanks will enjoy or endure.
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Home-school ruling put on hold through end of school year

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
The judge who struck down key parts of Alaska’s home-school laws has agreed to hold the ruling until June 30 to allow students to finish out the school year, rejecting Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s request to pause the ruling indefinitely. Anchorage...
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As legislators mull home-school fixes, Dunleavy threatens a veto

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
Despite the Alaska Constitution’s explicit prohibition on public funding going to private and religious schools, the governor has been a firm supporter of the practice.
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University of Alaska, new grad student union reach agreement on first contract

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
The contract boosts pay, time off, grievance reporting processes, University of Alaska facility access and continues health coverage for graduate students.
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Senators question Board of Education appointee’s role in home-school controversy

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
Bob Griffin's vision for Alaska’s education system: Less local control, more state oversight.
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Senate plans confirmation hearing on Dunleavy’s education point man Monday

Commentary Dermot Cole -
Gov. Mike Dunleavy nominated Bob Griffin for a second five-year term on the state school board.
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