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
Podcast Interview: Why is NEA Coming After Our Kids?
Bethany Marcum, CEO at Alaska Policy Forum, was a guest on the “I’m Glad You Said That” podcast with Jim Minnery. She talked about the Institute for Justice’s announcement to defend Alaskan familiesRead More
Webinar: Defending Alaska’s Correspondence School Allotment Program
Watch Alaska Policy Forum’s recent webinar about the pending lawsuit against Alaska’s correspondence school allotment program and Q&A with attorneys from the public-interest law firm Institute for Justice (IJ). Alaska’s correspondence school programsRead More