Retiring teacher, coach urges Colony grads to ‘find their 68’
By Jeremiah Bartz Frontiersman.com A football coach using a hockey reference as the centerpiece for his keynote address may
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Alaska Literacy Program opens Palmer office
By Kyle Wilkinson For the Frontiersman The Alaska Literacy Program (ALP) recently opened a new office location in Palmer to
Alaska Literacy and Literature honored in 2025 awards
Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com Years of support for authors, reading, and language mark the five winners of the 2025 Contributions
Strong policy, proven results – Why policy and funding go hand in hand
By Dr. Deena Bishop Spectrum Today, the Alaska Superintendents Association (ASA) issued a statement responding to the Governor’s recent
Education is most effective when tailored to local needs, not dictated by Washington
By Gov. Mike Dunleavy Spectrum As a former educator for over 30 years, I welcome the news that President Trump
Free books give local children a head start on reading
By Mark Kelsey For the Mat-Su Health Foundation A national program designed to give young children a leg up
Alaskan teacher Emily Snyder recognized nationally with Milken Educator Award
Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com In a surprise award ceremony on Thursday, December 19, 2024, in Nenana, Alaskan teacher Emily Snyder
Alaska awarded $50 million literacy grant
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com On October 28, the Alaska Department of Education and Early Development (DEED) announced that Alaska
Alaska Awarded $50 Million Literacy Grant for Alaska Schools
By Katie Stavick Frontiersman.com On October 28, the Department of Education and Early Development (DEED) announced that Alaska has
Why promote Red For Ed?
By Larry Wood Spectrum My wife is a 27-year teacher. I generally admire teachers. Many work hard, sacrifice to
Mat-Su Borough School District schools recognized as Alaska ‘Reward Schools’
By Deena M. Paramo As Superintendent of the Mat-Su Borough School District, I am pleased with the selection of
HB 31 would counter rampant constitutional illiteracy
By Stuart Thompson Spectrum Rep. Wes Keller introduced House Bill 31 — The American Constitutionalism History Literacy Act — to the 28th
Give our kids options for success
By Kevin Meyer Alaska is making good strides toward improving our education system. Over the last 10 years we have