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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
The American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC) has updated its Rich States, Poor States index in 2023, which analyzes the economic competitiveness of each state. Alaska ranks 23rd nationwide for its middling economic outlook,Read More
Thank you for your visit. After receiving new information from the University System, we will be updating the payroll analysis and database to reflect any changes. If you would like to get notifiedRead More
Education spending was a source of endless debate in the 33rd legislature this spring. The legislature ultimately authorized the largest ever one-time increase in school funding totaling $175 million. The budget included noRead More
In partnership with Alaska Policy Forum, the Pension Integrity Project at Reason Foundation analyzed two bills proposing public retirement plan changes in the Alaska Legislature. Examining An Alaska Pension Reform Counterfactual
By Quinn Townsend and Josiah Davidson 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 andRead More