Rep. Drummond’s Dispatch: February is Public Education Month!
January 30, 2014
Last week, the Governor declared 2014 the “Education Session” during his State of the State address to the legislature. I couldn’t agree more. As districts across the state have been forced to face huge teacher layoffs, we are at a critical moment for public education.
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Rep. Tarr’s Newsletter: Session Has Started
January 24, 2014
This is only the first week of session and there is already so much excitement to share with you! As you may have heard, my very good friend and colleague, Representative Beth Kerttula of Juneau, is stepping down from her position as House Democratic Leader and leaving her seat in the Legislature for an amazing opportunity at Stanford University.
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NEWS: Rep. Tarr Pre-files ‘Erin’s Law’ to Give Children Tools to Prevent Child Abuse
January 10, 2014
JUNEAU – Today, Representative Geran Tarr (D-Anchorage) pre-filed “Erin’s Law” to give Alaska children tools to protect themselves from child abuse. Erin Merryn has earned national attention for her efforts to pass the legislation in all fifty states, including appearances on the Oprah Winfrey Show and other national programs.
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NEWS: Report: Over 600 Alaska Teachers, Staff Eliminated Last Three Years
October 2, 2013
Democratic legislators push for solutions so students get the education they need
ANCHORAGE – Alaska schools lost over 600 teachers and staff across the state over the past three years as per-student classroom funding has remained flat, according to an Alaska Legislative Research Services report Representative Les Gara and Representative Harriet Drummond released today.
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Rep. Beth Kerttula’s Newsletter: The Back to School Issue
August 30, 2013
We’ve had a beautiful summer all across Alaska and especially in Southeast - I’m looking forward to an equally beautiful fall. Kids across the state are headed back to school, a sure sign that the season is changing.
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