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UA regents’ attempt to appease Trump fails to spare students or funding

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
Four international students at the University of Alaska Anchorage had their visas revoked without warning or explanation.
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School funding bill heads toward final vote just as everything’s falling apart

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
The school funding bill, House Bill 69, advanced from the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday afternoon.
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Anchorage voters reject extreme-right candidates in Tuesday’s election

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Progressive-leaning incumbents on the Anchorage Assembly and School Board handily defeated far-right challengers.
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School officials warn legislators of the cost of uncertainty as funding debate continues

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
School districts around the state are beginning a grim annual tradition of notifying hundreds of teachers that their jobs could be cut.
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Budget and GOP are still roadblocks to increased public school funding

Commentary Matt Acuña Buxton -
The Alaska House passed House Bill 69, legislation outlining a $1,000 increase to per-student funding known as the base student allocation.
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Dr. X̲ʼunei Lance Twitchell, A Cornerstone of Tlingit Language Stabilization

Arts and Culture Rachel Levy -
His own journey, influenced by his interests in writing, visual arts and poetry, stems from his relationship to his grandfather.
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Dunleavy Republicans pitch expanded use of ‘nondeadly force’ in the classroom

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
The Alaska House kicked off the amendment process on its long-awaited school funding bill, where Dunleavy-aligned Republicans offered more than 100 changes.
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Dunleavy’s two-tier education system is based on shoddy evidence

Education Matt Acuña Buxton -
Legislators zeroed in on the $75 million the governor wants to add toward homeschool funding.
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Dunleavy’s push for a two-tier education system would only worsen inequities

Commentary Matt Acuña Buxton -
The first month and a half of Alaska’s legislative session has painted a grim and frustrating picture surrounding public education.
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After support poured in for school funding, Dunleavy takes talks behind closed doors

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