Opinion: Sustainable fiscal plan, reliable funding crucial for K-12 education

By Dr. Lisa Skiles Parady | Executive Director of the Alaska Council of School Administrators, Norm Wooten | Executive Director of the Association of Alaska School Boards, Sarah Sledge | Executive Director of the Coalition for Education Equity on Mar 20, 2019   Op/Ed and the Editor  

  [dropcap]L[/dropcap]ast month, Governor Dunleavy unveiled his proposed FY 2020 operating budget, which among other drastic cuts, slashed $330 million from education funding. This budget would devastate public education and leave a bleak future for our children and communities. These severe proposed budget cuts have damaged Alaska’s reputation as a desirable place to live. Thankfully, […]