Note from Rep. Gara: Lawsuit Against Bella Hammond and Vic Fisher Should be Dropped; and East High Goodness
October 28, 2013
Dear Neighbors,
I’m coming to grips with the fact that it’s getting cold and fishing season might be over. So, this newsletter might be a little raw, as I get used to the reality that fall “might” be over. Apologies in advance.
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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. Tarr’s Newsletter: Don’t let myths get in the way of schools’ progress
September 19, 2013
I recently published a column in the Anchorage Daily News that presents, and repudiates, several commonly held misconceptions about public education in Alaska. These public education myths are often used to attack our public school system. I am enthusiastic about having a community conversation about improving education outcomes, efficiency in delivery of education, and how to best prepare our youth to be the talented workers of the future.
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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.
Thank you for reading my newsletter. I enjoy hearing from you, so please stop by the office, call, write, or email.
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Note from Rep. Gara: Ducking Responsibility: Losing 217 More Education Staff; Police Cuts; and a Volunteer Opportunity
August 29, 2013
Dear Neighbors,
Sometimes the news reports things as if they just happened out of the blue. With dwindling reporters, it’s hard for the media to connect actions by the Governor and Legislature with what happens months later. Well, let’s talk about that. And let’s talk about that feel-good, but unsustainable spike in drunk driving enforcement you may have read about, and ….opportunities and sobering facts relating to Hunger Action Month.
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