Navigating the RIFt: Things to Consider When Budgets Break
Daniel Bellerive of Sedor, Wendlandt, Evans & Filippi, LLC Part 10 of the series Back to Basics Ben Franklin famously said that “nothing is certain […]
Continue reading »Alaska Tribal Consultation Day Sparks Momentum for Deeper School Board & Community Engagement
Dana Mock, President, AASB, Board of Directors Margo Bellamy, Chair, AASB Tribal Compacting Ad Hoc Committee The recent Alaska Tribal Consultation Day, hosted by the […]
Continue reading »Strength through Connection: Trauma-Engaged Schools in Alaska
Maressa Jensen, Trauma Engaged Schools Manager “In every story, there’s strength” is the theme for mental health awareness month this May, and it is true […]
Continue reading »Grateful but Concerned: Reflections on the 2025 Alaska Legislative Session
Lon Garrison, Executive Director, Association of Alaska School Boards As the first session of Alaska’s 34th Legislature draws to a close, education leaders and public […]
Continue reading »Recruiting and Supporting Future School Board Members: A Key to Stronger Governance
Pete Hoepfner, Board Development Coordinator As a current member of the local board of education, you understand the vital role effective leadership plays in shaping […]
Continue reading »Strengthening Governance Through a Policy Audit
Katie Oliver, Associate Executive Director As I have worked with school boards this year, I often hear the question: how can we better make sure […]
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