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Gov. Mike Dunleavy told reporters that he's "open to the increase" proposed by state lawmakers in the draft budget bill.

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

Uncover Alaska's education funding jeopardy, with $425 million of federal grant money at risk amid scrutiny over equity provisions and compliance challenges.

The Last Frontier could lose millions in federal grants for not giving vulnerable school districts funding from the American Rescue Plan

Barbara Tyndall of North Pole, named by Gov. Mike Dunleavy to the Alaska State Board of Education, was asked at a confirmation hearing March 20 if she agreed with the

A standalone bill to raise the ceiling on internet speeds in Alaska’s schools is an attempt to make statutory change before it is too late.

The 2024 legislative session is off to a lively start. Last Tuesday, the day lawmakers “gaveled in.” The House quickly took up a controversial education funding issue and split 20-20

Gov. Mike Dunleavy signed the Fiscal Year 2024 state operating and capital budgets into law but vetoed about $200 million, much of it for schools. Reductions include about $145 million

Not continuing money for schools was disappointing, but a lot of good work was done. Sometimes years that are lean financially focus our attention.

Similar pieces of legislation to increase state funding for public schools are awaiting hearings in the House and Senate finance committees as lawmakers face a mid-May adjournment deadline and school