Cash for Alaska’s School Districts: December 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
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
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
Watch: Options for Anchorage Correspondence School Families
Watch Alaska Policy Forum’s recent webinar informing Anchorage families about three of their many options for the upcoming school year. The Anchorage School District (ASD) recently released a memo stating that they wouldRead More