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Gov. Dunleavy vetoes public pension bill The late-night veto came after negotiations between lawmakers and Dunleavy over the Alaska LNG megaproject faltered.

Investing in public education is investing in the future of the Kenai Peninsula.
The KPB Assembly still has the power to fully fund education to the cap — but they need to hear from our community before the final vote.
Show up for KPBSD students on Tuesday, May 19 at 6 PM and help send a loud, clear message: our schools are worth investing in!

A strong turnout at this meeting sends a clear message: we are united, we are paying attention, and we expect progress toward a fair and competitive contract.

This is a simple way to support your bargaining team and show up in solidarity.

Share this post and join us on May 4 at 5:30pm!

We have been working the entire school year without a contract-that’s not sustainable or respectful. Bargaining is in mediation and nearing impasse, and the School Board is paying attention. Help us pack the room and send a clear message - we’re ready to do what it takes for a fair TA! Join us on May 4th at 5:30. Wear red, bring your signs, and tell a friend!

Opinion: Anchorage’s shrinking schools aren’t inevitable — they’re the result of policy choices Public education succeeds when two things are in place: resources and accountability. Alaska has neither.

BREAKING: A major step forward for Alaska’s educators!

Today, the Alaska State Senate passed HB 78, legislation to restore a defined benefit retirement system, by a 12–8 vote.

After nearly two decades of advocacy, this vote marks a significant milestone for public employees across the state.

For too long, the lack of a stable, secure retirement has made it harder to keep experienced educators in our classrooms and attract new ones to our state.

Stay tuned for the next steps to push this bill to the finish line. We’re closer than ever before!

"Librarians save lives: by handing the right book, at the right time, to a kid in need." -- Judy Blume,

For books that celebrate the value that books bring to our lives -- and the libraries and librarians that help make them available to so many children -- visit our blog post, "35 Mighty Girl Books Celebrating Reading, Libraries, and Literacy," at https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=11656

For books to help kids dealing with common yet challenging childhood issues ranging from anxiety to anger, all for ages 7 to 12, we recommend "What To Do When You Worry Too Much” (https://www.amightygirl.com/when-you-worry-too-much), "What to Do When Your Temper Flares" (https://www.amightygirl.com/when-your-temper-flares), “What To Do When Mistakes Make You Quake" (https://www.amightygirl.com/when-mistakes-make-you-quake), and the entire series at https://amzn.to/3DH4y6M

For an excellent series of guides for older tweens and teens focused on helping them handle a variety of life challenges, including bullying, body image, anxiety, and self-confidence, visit http://amgrl.co/2zIohAr

To help build children's emotional resiliency at every age, we've featured many books and resources in our blog post, "Understanding The Way I Feel: 50 Mighty Girl Books About Managing Emotions” at https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=11449