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education1 year ago

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.

politics1 year ago

"Alaska Lawmakers' Efforts to Override Gov. Dunleavy's Education Bill Veto Fall Short"

Alaska lawmakers fell one vote short of overriding Gov. Mike Dunleavy’s veto of a $200 million education funding bill, which included extra funding for public schools, home-schooled students, student transportation, and charter schools. The veto was sustained in a 39-20 vote, leading to concerns about potential school closures and layoffs. Lawmakers are now considering crafting another education bill that aligns with the governor’s priorities, but achieving further compromise is expected to be difficult.