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The ACE Fund board is set to shape the future of education and childcare in Anchorage with two budget scenarios and a call for public input—will operational grants or capital projects take precedence?

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ACE Fund board outlines two 2027 budget scenarios, leans toward 75% ASD funding and will seek provider input on how to allocate remaining dollars
The ACE Fund board reviewed two draft 2027 budgets — one that keeps Anchorage School District (ASD) and Best Beginnings inside the fund and a contingency plan that assumes those programs are funded elsewhere — and voted in a straw poll to advance a compromise that holds ASD at 75% while soliciting provider feedback on how to split remaining funds between operational grants and pilot/capital projects.
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July 22, 2026 at 5:29 PM
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Allegations of unethical practices in the Anchorage School District’s decision to close Campbell STEM School have sparked a heated debate at the Board of Ethics meeting.

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Anchorage Board of Ethics Enters Closed Session on Complaint; Parent Alleges School-closure Process Violated Open-Meetings Rules
The Anchorage Board of Ethics voted to take a confidential complaint (2026-01) into closed session and extended its meeting. During public comment, resident Haim Weyper alleged the Anchorage School District’s closure of Campbell STEM School lacked transparency, violated notice rules, and possibly breached the Open Meetings Act.
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April 23, 2026 at 1:37 AM
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Anchorage School District's preschoolers are excelling in early literacy, but with over 480 children waiting for seats, the demand for quality education is at an all-time high.

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Anchorage School District says preschool attendees outperform peers; district faces long wait list
Anchorage School District officials told the subcommittee ASD preschool attendees outperform similar peers on early-literacy measures; ASD operates 41 sites, has about 1,200 applicants, has placed 635 students and reported roughly 480 children on the wait list due to funding and capacity limits.
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February 27, 2026 at 5:03 PM
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Anchorage schools are at a crossroads, facing a looming fiscal cliff that could slash funding per student just as enrollment and classroom sizes rise.

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Anchorage School District Faces Funding Crisis Amid Increased Enrollment and Classroom Sizes
Anchorage schools confront a fiscal cliff with potential cuts of $700 per student.
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October 1, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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Alaska's education crisis deepens as Anchorage grapples with a staggering teacher turnover, jeopardizing the future of over 42,000 students.

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Alaska education crisis worsens as Anchorage faces severe teacher turnover and recruitment challenges
Anchorage struggles with high educator turnover, impacting student outcomes and community support.
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February 1, 2025 at 1:09 PM