Alaska has administered statewide summative assessments to students for decades, which helps the state track student proficiency in reading and math over time. Alaska Policy Forum has obtained Alaska Department of Education andRead More
How We Spend Matters More Than What We Spend
In a previous version of the FY18-19 chart embedded in this post, the standardized test on the vertical axis was incorrectly labeled. The post now reflects the correct standardized assessment used in FY18-19.Read More
Alaska’s Economic Outlook, Ranked: 2023
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) has updated its Rich States, Poor States index in 2023, which analyzes the economic competitiveness of each state. Alaska ranks 23rd nationwide for its middling economic outlook,Read More
Alaska Fiscal Crisis: Sales Tax
The following is an excerpt from “Navigating Alaska’s Fiscal Crisis” – A Tax Foundation Report. Revenue Option 1: Implementing a State Sales Tax Alaska statehood came too late to catch the primary waveRead More