Staff Column – Association of Alaska School Boards

AASB Membership: What’s in it for you? A Lot!

Posted on February 22, 2022

Timi Tullis, AASB Associate Executive Director During difficult budget times some may question the value of their membership with AASB. If your board ever gets to […]

Are Alaska’s students ready for life after high school? The evidence says no. Here’s what we can do about it.

Posted on November 13, 2021

Emily Ferry, STEPS Collective Impact Coordinator Since time immemorial, Alaskans have taught their children the skills needed to survive and thrive in our unique environments. […]

Making Hard Choices – Sharing Responsibility

Posted on August 26, 2021

By Lon Garrison, AASB Executive Director As many of you know, AASB has decided that the safest way to offer in-person events is to require proof of vaccination […]

Role of School Board Members During the Election Cycle

Posted on August 25, 2021

By Timi Tullis, AASB Associate Executive Director This time of year comes with a lot of change. As we head back to school from our summer vacations, […]

Harnessing the Power of Youth Advocacy in Alaska

Posted on March 23, 2020

By David Song, AASB Alaska Fellow The last few years have shown that across the globe, young people now have the ability to set the […]

It Takes Two To Tango

Posted on February 25, 2020

Lon Garrison, Director of Membership Services The Board and Superintendent relationship can be like dancing the Tango. When the Board leads well, supporting the Superintendent […]