Base Student News Today

The field of candidates for Alaskas U.S House and state legislative elections later this year is finalized, with several open races that could prove consequential for the future of state policy.

Bob Griffin drew questions and criticism for his stance on public education and views on spending taxpayers’ money on private education.

The poll was commissioned by the governor and conducted by Dittman Research just one week after Dunleavy vetoed the legislature’s bipartisan education bill.

The poll, conducted by Dittman Research, asked Alaskans a series of questions about education reform.

Alaska Gov. Mike Dunleavy is calling for more negotiation to arrive at a statewide education funding measure.

Lawmakers considered six different increases in per-student funding over several hours Wednesday.

Over several hours, lawmakers considered six different increases in the Base Student Allocation to public schools

To the editor: In watching Gov. Dunleavy’s State of the State address and recent press conference, he identifies what I’ll characterize as two tiers of needs.

JUNEAU — Educators, parents and students rallied on the front steps of the Capitol building Monday night to advocate for increased funding toward education.

The Base Student Allocation, the states per-student funding formula, has not seen a permanent increase since 2017.