The school children attend is too often dictated by the location of their families’ residences, which makes it difficult to access education options that are a better fit for many families. K-12 openRead More
Cash for Alaska’s School Districts: March 2023 Update
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
Policy Brief: Alaska’s Teachers Outnumbered Four to Five by Other Staff in 2021
Click here to access the PDF version of the policy brief. Policy Brief: Alaska’s Teachers Outnumbered Four to Five by Other Staff in 2021 Investing in high-quality teachers is a crucial predictor of student success[1].Read More
Commentary on “Citizen’s Guide to K-12 Funding in Alaska”
Understanding K-12 education financing is important for taxpayers to know where their money is going and how it is being used to provide a quality education for Alaska’s children. The “Citizen’s Guide toRead More
Ensure Kids Read by Nine: Support Teachers and Administrators
This post is the first part of a four-part series detailing the implementation of the Alaska Reads Act. Reading well by age nine is a crucial skill for students to unlock their academic,Read More
Teachers Declined and Administrators Increased Since 2000
Introduction Since 2000, education funding in Alaska has been funneled increasingly into administrative and support roles rather than directly benefiting students in the classroom. Data from the National Center for Education Statistics showsRead More