Advocating for Rural Education The Alaska Federation of Natives (AFN) is committed to advocating for the needs and rights of Alaska Natives, including in the realm of education. As part of our ongoing efforts, we are raising awareness about the critical issues impacting our rural schools, particularly in relation to House Bill 69 which is […]
(Anchorage, AK) – Last week the U.S. Department of Education (ED) notified Alaska Education Commissioner Dr. Deena Bishop that it is dropping its meritless claims against Alaska pertaining to the Maintenance of Equity (MOEquity). “Today marks the end of a saga the Biden-Harris administration started that was a tremendous waste of time and resources. From […]
Advocates are calling for “shutting the student loan system down until borrowers have access to the rights they were promised.” Student debt cancellation advocates on Thursday responded to a federal appeals court blocking implementation of one of U.S. President Joe Biden’s relief programs by demanding a shutdown of the whole system to spare borrowers and the […]
One leading Democrat warned Republicans’ spending proposals would “demolish public education” and “let corporate price gouging run rampant.” With much of the public’s attention on the looming presidential election and high-stakes jockeying over who will take on Donald Trump in November, congressional Republicans in recent weeks have provided a stark look at their plans for federal spending […]