Alaska
News, analysis, and opinion about K-12 education in Alaska
Early Childhood
Alaska, Montana Legislatures Reject Preschool-Funding Measures
Lawmakers in the two large, rural states snub prekindergarten-funding proposals, but Montana education officials are hoping for another try.
States
State of the States
State of the States Coverage: Alaska, Colorado, Delaware, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, New York
Here are summaries of recent annual addresses by governors around the country.
Education
Live Election Coverage: U.S. Senate Races
Keep on top of the outcome in pivotal U.S. Senate races as the ballot results roll in Nov. 4 and throughout the following day.
College & Workforce Readiness
University to Ramp Up Rural Biomedical Education in Alaska
A five-year grant aims to increase the number of rural students interested in biomedical and health careers in Alaska.
Federal
AFT President Randi Weingarten Heads to Alaska to Back Sen. Begich in Close Race
The newest poll shows incumbent Sen. Mark Begich down six points against Republican challenger Dan Sullivan in Alaska's U.S Senate race.
Teaching Profession
In Alaska, Teacher Recruitment and Retention Difficult, Costly
Nearly 75 percent of teachers in Alaska are from outside the state, but many districts struggle to keep those teachers.
States
Graduation Rates Key to New Accountability Formula for Rural Alaska Schools
Small rural and alternative schools in Alaska will soon be rated with a different formula than that which is used for other schools
College & Workforce Readiness
Alaska Adopts New Rating Formula For Small Rural Schools
Alaska has altered the formula used to rate schools to account for unique challenges of small, rural, and alternative schools
Equity & Diversity
Alaska's Rural Schools Need New Model, Expert Says
A rural school expert in Alaska recently offered solutions to several challenges facing the state's rural schools.
Federal
Rural Alaska Schools to Use Federal Funds to Increase Distance Learning, Teacher Development
New federal funds will help schools in Alaska improve professional development for teachers and increase learning opportunities for students.
Education
Two School Districts Overcome Technology Challenges
Despite difficulties, Petersburg school district in Alaska and Marble Falls Independent School District in Texas find ways to make best use of technology.
School & District Management
Rural Administrators Recognized as 'Leaders To Learn From'
Two rural school district leaders have lessons for the country in technology and innovative programs, according to Education Week's annual "Leaders To Learn From" report.
School Choice & Charters
Judge Declines to Dismiss North Carolina Voucher Lawsuit and Other Voucher News
While the North Carolina voucher program makes its way through the legal system, lawmakers in Alaska and Indiana debate voucher programs there.
School Choice & Charters
School Choice Changes Debated in Alaska
Lawmakers in the nation's largest state are debating policy changes that could expand charter schools and pave the way for a private school voucher program there.