The Anchorage Assembly and School Board this week are set to consider a joint resolution that calls for an increase in state education funding, warning of imminent cuts to teacher and staff positions after years of nearly flat state funding and a looming budget deficit.
“The Anchorage School Board may be forced to eliminate approximately 650 educators, paraprofessionals, and key support staff in May 2024 unless Legislative action is taken,” the resolution says.
“ASD’s commitment to providing all students an equal and adequate opportunity to achieve to the State’s curriculum and performance standards is now at unprecedented risk,” it says.
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