Dear Neighbors,
Congratulations on a successful completion of the 2012-2013 school year! Thank you so much for your hard work and dedication to your students. I appreciate your efforts and all that you do to help our students succeed!
Read More →House Democratic Legislators comment on Alaska’s waiver from No Child Left Behind
Today, five Democratic legislators from the Alaska House of Representatives released the following comments on Alaska receiving a waiver from the federal No Child Left Behind Act. In 2012, nine House Democratic legislators sponsored a resolution (HJR39) calling on the Parnell administration to apply for these waivers to the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 and to develop a comprehensive plan to ensure student success and school accountability.
Read More →It’s wonderful to be home! It’s hard to believe that it’s been a month since the legislative session adjourned. While the legislative session ended on April 14th, I didn’t arrive back to Anchorage for another couple of weeks because I rushed off to Prince Edward Island, Canada.
Read More →Tomorrow, Friday April 26, is your last chance to submit a comment to the FDA regarding the approval of genetically modified salmon. Read more to get the link!
Read More →JUNEAU – Today, Senate Democratic Leader Johnny Ellis (D-Anchorage) and House Democratic Leader Beth Kerttula announced their caucuses are hosting a press availability on Monday, April 15, 2013 to discuss the 2013 legislative session.
WHAT: House and Senate Democratic Legislators press availability
WHEN: April 15, 2013, 1:00 p.m.
WHERE: State Capitol, Butrovich Room 203
TELECONFERENCE: From Juneau: 463-5009 - Outside Juneau: 855-463-5009
Link to the House Joint Resolution 17 sponsor statement from the office of Representative Les Gara.
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