Alaska House committee advances, expands proposal to bar trans girls from girls sports
An amended bill would add elementary, middle school and collegiate sports to limits in place for high school.
A judge has thrown out a key part of Alaska’s homeschool system. Here’s what to know.
A judge found unconstitutional the state's correspondence school allotment program, which pays for classes and supplies purchased by parents.
Alaska judge strikes down state’s cash payments to families using correspondence school programs
The decision on correspondence programs will become a "hot-button legislative item" in the final weeks of session, lawmakers said.
Bishop disputes feds’ claim that Alaska didn’t fund schools equitably during pandemic
Education Commissioner Deena Bishop says the state funded schools as usual and didn't disproportionately reduce districts' funding.
Dunleavy says new polling data shows Alaskans want education reform with BSA increase
The poll was commissioned by the governor and conducted by Dittman Research just one week after Dunleavy vetoed the legislature’s bipartisan education bill.
Alaska schools making drastic cuts in wake of governor’s veto, school administrators council says
Lisa Parady is the Executive Director of the Alaska Council of School Administrators and says the council's members are doing everything they can to avoid negative impacts to classrooms and students.
Alaska students stage statewide walkout to protest education funding veto
Students protested Gov. Dunleavy’s veto of an education funding bill and the Legislature's failure to override the veto.
States beyond Alaska were surprised by COVID education grant requirement, expert says
State lawmakers got some perspective on a COVID-related education funding dispute between Alaska and the federal government on Wednesday.
Alaska school year could start in September under new proposal
The later start date would allow students to spend more time on subsistence activities and working in construction or tourism jobs.
Alaska Pacific University will partner with Seattle U to offer the state’s first dual MBA/law program
Alaska Pacific University will begin offering a dual law and masters of business administration program this fall. The program is in partnership with Seattle University.
Mat-Su schools book ban goes to federal judge for oral arguments
Parents and students sued the school district over the book removal of 56 books without review from school libraries last April.
Bills targeting trans people are on the rise nationwide and in Alaska — most focus on children
A state House committee has advanced legislation that would restrict the rights of Alaska trans kids.
Fairbanks school board president apologizes after criticizing lawmakers’ veto-override votes
Brandy Harty had suggested lawmakers caved to threats from Gov. Mike Dunleavy to vote against overriding his veto of increased school spending.
Missteps from Alaska’s education department could cost the state millions in grants, feds say
A federal “high risk” designation could cost the state grant funding because it did not comply with requirements for pandemic relief funds.
Voters to decide on Inlet View Elementary replacement, security upgrades on Anchorage school bond
The $62 million bond includes roof repairs, secure vestibules and a new Inlet View Elementary School.
Social issues separate candidates in 3 Anchorage School Board races
Angela Frank is running against incumbent Dora Wilson for seat F, Chelsea Pohland is running against incumbent Carl Jacobs for Seat G, and Kay Schuster is running against incumbent Pat Higgins for Seat E.
Legislature relaunches Alaska Children’s Caucus
The revival of a legislative group focused on providing support to children from birth to adulthood comes as the state faces systemic issues in child care and education.
Senate passes fast-tracked rural school broadband bill, Dunleavy promises quick signature
The bill increases the amount of state money for school districts to purchase broadband service. Gov. Dunleavy indicated he'll sign it.
Alaska education group prepares to sue state over school funding
“If the only thing that people will listen to is the court system, then that's what we're left with,” said Caroline Storm, with the Coalition for Education Equity of Alaska.
After failed override vote, what’s next in the fight over Alaska education funding?
The Republican-led House majority says they’re working on another deal, but is there room to compromise with the bipartisan-majority Senate?