Dr. Michael Q. McShane, Director of National Research at EdChoice, recently sat down for a webinar with Alaska Policy Forum to discuss the many ways in which schools are not accountable financially, democratically,Read More
Alaska Standardized Test Promises Continuity, Less Time Testing
The Alaska System of Academic Readiness (AK STAR) exam was given to Alaska K–12 students for the first time in the spring of 2022. Previously, there were two different spring assessments administered, MAPSRead More
Webinar: How Schools Fail to Be Accountable
Watch Alaska Policy Forum’s recent webinar about the many ways schools fail to be accountable financially, democratically, and academically. Featuring Dr. Michael Q. McShane, director of national research at EdChoice, the webinar explainsRead More
When Will Our Schools Return To Normal?
If the word “normal” seems overused these days, you aren’t imagining it. Everyone wants to get back to normal. Especially in our local schools. But that’s easier said than done. My perception ofRead More
Op-Ed: The Effectiveness of Read by 9 Reforms
This op-ed was originally published in the Anchorage Daily News and the Mat-Su Frontiersman. APF appreciates Ms. Van Dyke’s advocacy, and looks forward to the positive outcomes of this reform. by Debra VanRead More
Podcast: APF Board Chair with Alaska Landmine
Alaska Policy Forum’s board chair Jodi Taylor was a recent guest on the Alaska Landmine Radio podcast with Jeff Landfield. They discussed the Correspondence School Allotment Program, and our Read by 9 policyRead More