Alaska Students Stage Statewide Walkout to Protest Education Funding Cuts

Hundreds of high school students across Alaska participated in a statewide walkout to protest the failure to override Governor Mike Dunleavy’s veto of an education bill that would have increased funding for schools. Organized by the Alaska Association of Student Government Executive Board, the protests took place in various cities, with students expressing concerns about the impact of flat funding on class sizes, arts, and sports programs. The students aimed to send a message to lawmakers that they care about their education and want to see a change, emphasizing the need for increased funding to maintain educational quality.