by Jodi Taylor, Alaska Policy Forum Board Chair Alaskan parents have a legitimate right to choose the school that is the best fit for their children, even if that is a private school.Read More
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Video: The Biggest Education Innovation is the Growing Use of School Choice
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A Better Route to Give Parents Successful School Choice
By Ben Scafidi and Eric Wearne Maybe because of public school COVID shutdowns and mandates, or maybe because of several odious and anti-historical ideologies being taught in public schools, Virginia Gov. Glenn GlennRead More
Part-Time Public-School Enrollment is School Choice
At least 12 states allow students to enroll in public schools at least part-time. Alaska has one of the broadest policies in the nation, thus allowing many families to choose which educational opportunities are best forRead More
Teacher Turnover in Alaska: Causes and Solutions
By Drew Godsell Alaska faces significant problems in delivering effective education, as evidenced by poor test results consistently near the bottom of nationwide student reading scores. While many issues contribute to these poor outcomes, anRead More