Alaska ignored budget crisis signs. Now, it doesn't have money to fix schools
Note
with the dismantling of the federal department of education, you would think that the story is one of more state power over federal mandates.
and yet, many states continue to to complete the narrative as they look to divest from their educational commitments as well.
the push for vouchers and parent choice in other states confirm that the ideals of "no child left behind" ring hollow.
Published
2025
Summary
Alaska has long ignored warning signs of a budget crisis. Now, it has no money to fix something that is posing serious health and safety risks to students and staff: crumbling rural schools.