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School leaders urge Alaska education task force to raise funding and restore pensions

Frame from "Alaska Legislature: Special Coverage - November 12, 2026 9:00am" · Photo source

Schools Push Funding Plea

50m ago2 min read
  • School leaders told the legislature's education funding task force to raise per student funding, restore teacher pensions, and fund building repairs separately.
  • Districts report 311 first day teacher vacancies and $2.4 billion in deferred maintenance statewide.
  • Public comment runs through Dec. 8, with a final task force report due Jan. 19.
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