Expanding Opportunities for Every Alaska Child
January 27, 2025
Education is about opportunity. It’s about making sure every child has the chance to succeed in an environment where they can thrive. In Alaska, families should have the freedom to choose the best learning environment for their children—one that matches their unique strengths, challenges, and dreams. With more options, families can find the schools that work best for their children, whether it’s close to home or one that offers programs tailored to their needs. By expanding opportunities and removing barriers, we can ensure that every child in Alaska has a brighter path forward. Because every parent knows what’s best for…
No More Lines Coalition
February 13, 2024
Learn more about the No More Lines Coalition at NoMoreLinesCoalition.org All students should have access to any public school, regardless of their home address. Families should be empowered to choose the school that best meets their children’s unique needs regardless of government-imposed district boundaries. Unfortunately, educational opportunities are often determined by where families can afford to live. Congress acknowledged this in a 2019 Joint Economic Committee report that stated, “families are faced with the reality that attending a high-performing public school often requires paying more for housing, and many students’ educational opportunities are limited as a result.” Additionally, many school…
Gov. Huckabee Sanders sets sights on transformational changes to education in Arkansas
January 10, 2023
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders is set for a historic term as the first female governor of Arkansas and the youngest governor in the U.S. But her sights are set on making history through transformational changes to education, which is her top priority as governor. https://youtu.be/uOGglsxSVcY Sanders outlined education themes in her LEARNS platform, which includes “empower[ing] parents with more choices, so no child is ever trapped in a failing school and lifetime in poverty”. yes. every kid. and families across Arkansas agree that families should be in the driver’s seats for their children’s education and have access to the options…
