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State education board delays decision limiting local funding for schools
DEED blames local contributions for failure of disparity test — testimonies point the finger back.
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KPBSD facing ‘paralyzing’ financial uncertainty
The district is waiting both to see how the governor will exercise his veto rights and for the…
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River City Academy graduates 9
The school serves students in seventh through 12th grade and has an enrollment of about 80
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Education funding boost stands as lawmakers successfully override Dunleavy veto
Three of the peninsula’s legislators voted to override the veto.
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Dunleavy vetoes 2nd bill increasing education funding; override vote by legislators likely Tuesday
Bill passed by 48-11 vote — eight more than needed — but same count for override not certain.
Opinion
Opinion: The fight for Alaska’s future begins in the classroom
The fight I’ve been leading isn’t about politics — it’s about priorities.
Opinion
Opinion: Debunking myths about education in Alaska
Last week, the Alaska Legislature passed House Bill 57, which would provide a $700 boost to per-student funding.…
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Education funding bill passes Legislature with veto-proof margin
Education commissioner tells school districts to support governor’s policy goals or risk losing funds.
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Update: Effort to rush compromise education bill through Legislature hits snag due to ‘drafting error’
Bill returned to Senate, which passed it 19-1, to fix error in amendment; House vote expected by Wednesday.
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Legislature upholds governor’s veto of increased school funding
The governor last week said he vetoed House Bill 69 because it didn’t include any policy changes and…
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Ruffridge, Vance, Elam oppose stripped down education funding bill
The Senate passed a modified HB 69 on Friday that removed everything from House bill but a $1,000…
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Updated: KPBSD chooses Pederson as next Homer High principal
School district held public interviews Wednesday, April 9.