The state of Alaska published the Alaska K–12 Education COVID-19 Federal Relief Funding Dashboard to make transparent how much federal COVID-19 relief funding school districts received and how the funds are being spent.Read More
Alaska’s Historical Performance on State Assessments
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 Leadership Academy Announces Second Cohort
Thirteen Alaskans participating in second year of leadership program The Alaska Leadership Academy (ALA) is proud to announce that thirteen Alaskans are participating in its second annual program cohort. This exciting program, sponsoredRead More
Charter Schools Are Public Schools
Charter schools are a popular education choice option designed to fit unique needs in innovative ways. Enrollment in Alaska’s charter schools remained 8% higher in the 2021-2022 school year than in 2019. DespiteRead More