Big Abortion wants these candidates in charge of Anchorage schools & Assembly
Alaska’s most prominent pro-abortion organization, which kills hundreds of pre-born babies every year, is actively supporting five Anchorage candidates – three for Assembly and two for the School
OPINION: Alaska lawmakers’ priorities are upside down
Alaska lawmakers are looking to get more from taxpayers - again taking a portion of your statutory PFD, and possibly imposing an income tax. They are supporting the public school system to the detriment of homeschoolers, while considering a bill that promotes
OPINION: Alaska homeschool testing bill is a move to replace – not serve – parents
At its core, this debate is not about testing: It’s about authority. Who gets to shape the mind and conscience of Alaskan children, the parent, or the
Alaska Family Action endorses 5 social conservatives for Anchorage Assembly
Alaska Family Action, the state’s largest pro-family, pro-life and religious freedom group, announced that it has endorsed five conservatives running for the Anchorage Assembly. The mail-in election is currently
Lawmakers advance bill to shield AK librarians who offer sexually explicit books to kids
A controversial bill, which aims to provide legal cover for Alaska librarians who distribute sexually explicit material to minors, has advanced out of the Senate Education Committee and awaits its next assignment in the Judiciary
Mat-Su School Board looks to officially oppose bill that threatens AK homeschooling
The second-largest school district in Alaska is looking to officially oppose a proposed bill in the State Legislature, which critics say will divert funds away from popular homeschooling and charter schools, in order to funnel additional money into Alaska’s
Alaska private and religious education groups can apply for $900K fed. grants
Any Alaska faith-based or private entity, school district, community group or tribal organization located in Alaska and working in partnership with their school and community is eligible to apply for the $900K fed.
OPINION: Alaska homeschoolers oppose bill that could destroy school choice
Alaska’s Senate Education Committee held its first hearing on Senate Bill 277 on March 18, with parents from across Alaska submitting written and oral testimony strongly opposing the bill. They warned that SB 277 will destroy the flexible homeschool options
Alaska bill targets homeschoolers, undermines parents, centralizes control
SB 277 is a clear shift away from Alaska’s nationally recognized model of educational freedom toward centralized, traditional schooling that limits parental
Despite $5.3M deficit, Juneau School Board adds free breakfast for all kids
In spite of a looming $5.3 million deficit, the Juneau School Board thinks it’s a good idea to spend hundreds of thousands of dollars to give out free breakfasts to all students, regardless of their families’ financial
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