Dunleavy told reporters he’ll likely call lawmakers back to Juneau for a special session if the Alaska Supreme Court doesn’t allow the homeschool laws to stand.
Education
Dunleavy signals support for $175M one-year education funding boost
Last year, Dunleavy vetoed half of a similar $680-per-student increase in one-time education funding.
Parents petition to recall school board president, vice president in response to district’s consolidation plan
They feel the board failed to understand this year’s budget and the $7.9 million dollar deficit that came with it and are worried about the impacts of closing and rearranging schools for students.
Alaska Native languages at crucial juncture, biennial report says
The call to action urges systemic reforms to the state’s support and integration of Native languages.
University of Alaska student workers union members protest for contract, after judge bars strike
The marches are a step down from a strike the Alaska Graduate Workers Association planned, after a Fairbanks Superior Court judge issued a temporary restraining order on Friday at the request of the University system.
School closure on Alaska Air Force base highlights effects of education policy choices
Military families are rocked by the second school closure on the growing base.