ADVISORY: Democratic Legislators to Hold Press Conference on Suite of Education Legislation
February 19, 2014
JUNEAU – Today, House and Senate Democratic legislators announced they will hold a press conference tomorrow morning, Thursday, February 20, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. to introduce a suite of pro-public school legislation. The package of legislation would ensure public schools have the resources they need to succeed, families have more educational options within the public school system, and schools are accountable to students, parents, and employers who demand educational success for all students.
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NEWS: Hundreds Rally for Public Education on the Capitol Steps
February 17, 2014
JUNEAU – Today, around two hundred parents, students and community members rallied on the steps of the Alaska state Capitol in support of increasing school funding and in opposition to allowing public money to go to private schools.
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Rep. Drummond’s Dispatch: Happy Valentines Day!
February 14, 2014
Next week, the Education Session really heats up! People from across the state are working on ways to make their voices heard. It was just announced that House Joint Resolution 1 (HJR1), the bill that would allow for the amending of the Alaska Constitution to provide public funds for private and religious schools, will be heard in the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday, February 9th, at 1:00pm
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Rep. Josephson’s Newsletter: The Education Session: What are we really talking about?
February 10, 2014
This year’s legislative session has been deemed the “education session.” Big topics include public school funding, vouchers, early education, and the High School Graduating Qualifying Exam. I am dedicated to ensuring our public schools get funding they can count on. I also think that is important to have an open, public conversation about education, and it is long overdue. I am very interested in hearing from you on these issues so please contact me with your questions and comments.
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NEWS: Make February Official Public Education Month, Say Gardner, Drummond
February 3, 2014
JUNEAU – Today, Senator Berta Gardner and Representative Harriet Drummond introduced resolutions to name February of each year Public Education Month in Alaska.
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