NEA-Alaska

09/01/2026

Happy First Day of School to everyone in Metlakatla! We were so happy to visit last week as preparations were being made for another school year. Thank you for welcoming us into your school community, and good luck with the year ahead!

08/31/2026

Our schools need champions who will stand up for educators, students, and strong public education. Bill Hill is that candidate.

As a former educator, Bill understands that investing in public schools means investing in Alaska’s future. Watch the video to hear why NEA-Alaska’s PACE committee is proud to recommend Bill Hill for US Congress in the November General Election.

08/29/2026

This week, we visited Klawock as the school gets ready to welcome students back next week! There’s plenty of excitement in the air for a new school year. Our best welcome back to Klawock students, educators, and families! 📚🌞🎶

08/27/2026

Dolly Parton was a fierce advocate for children, education, and the belief that every child deserves the opportunity to read regardless of where they live or what they have.

Through her Imagination Library, Dolly helped put more than 304 million books into the hands of children around the world.

We join the millions mourning Dolly’s passing this week and celebrate a life full of love and compassion.

08/27/2026

This week, educators across the Craig School District came together at Craig High School to prepare for a new school year! We were able to support their efforts to learn and renew the tools they use to support students both academically and emotionally.

Helping kids thrive is about more than what happens in the classroom. It’s about making sure every student knows they are seen, valued, and believed in.

Here’s to a new school year and the educators who show up every day to support our students!

08/22/2026

The Fairbanks North Star Borough went back to school this week, but before students returned to classrooms, FEA members met to discuss the ongoing bargaining concerns with their team.

Both FEA and ESSA are beginning this school year with an expired contract. Despite scores of days and meeting times suggested by our local association, the district has had extremely limited availability since bargaining began.

Our local associations are hopeful for much more dialogue this year supporting the best negotiated agreement moving forward. A strong contract supports educators in the way they deserve, and gives students the best learning conditions possible.

08/18/2026

Our heart goes out to the Alaska Gateway communities and families. We joined educators in Tok yesterday morning in preparation for their beginning of the year in-service and professional development, and witnessed firsthand as the Mukluk fire tragically started and began to spread.

In Alaska, we understand how deeply our public schools are woven into the fabric of our communities. They are places of learning, connection, stability, and belonging—and our schools stand with their communities in moments of unimaginable hardship.

Our deepest condolences, thoughts, and prayers are with everyone affected by the Mukluk fire, and especially the Alaska Gateway School District community. Please know that you are in our hearts.

08/18/2026

Tomorrow is Primary Election Day, and the future of our public schools, our classrooms, and our retirement security is on the ballot.

In Alaska’s open primary, every single vote influences who advances on to the November General Election. As educators, you are among the most trusted and respected voices in our state—when you speak up, your colleagues, neighbors, and friends will listen.

If you’ve already voted, thank you! If you’re voting tomorrow, take one more look at the NEA-Alaska PACE Committee’s recommended candidates and make a plan to vote.

Then let’s get out the vote and elect public education champions!

These are the recommended candidates for the upcoming election from your PACE committee members.

08/14/2026

We met with Lower Kuskokwim School district educators in beautiful Bethel this week as they began the year learning together before returning to their schools in villages later this week.

LKNEA members convened to talk about their new contract 🎉 and share their hopes and concerns for the coming year. 💕 Welcome back everyone! 🎶 -Laura Capelle, NEA-Alaska