That’s because Rep. Galvin is a kind and compassionate person that doesn’t let partisan politics become more important than being a decent human being to others. #akleg

Congratulations!

Bringing the HEAT with that Warren G reference! #mountup

All really cool! Please be sure to visit crowded elementary classrooms and talk with teachers who are trying to implement the Alaska Reads Act. Meet with teacher assistants more than administrators…they know what’s really going on. And check out 9th grade math and science classes for sure! #akleg

My sister is a small business owner and uses ACA. With the increase in premiums that she cannot afford, her only option is to go without insurance, pay out of pocket when she can, and go to the emergency room and cross her fingers the hospital gives her a break. She has no other affordable choice.

“By providing an unlimited supply of digital distractions, we have inadvertently told students that sustained focus is obsolete and that learning must entertain to be valid.” 3/3 #akleg

“Teachers, desperate to reach distracted minds, now fight fire with fire: math games for short attention spans, online quizzes for restless learners. The screens multiply, and deep thinking withers.” 2/3 #akleg

“The real issue isn’t that teachers lack discipline or students lack grit. It’s that both are trapped in a system that confuses stimulation with engagement.” 1/3 #akleg

Opinion: It’s not just about literacy. It’s a cognitive decline. More Chromebooks won’t save education.

Wow…this should be required reading for legislators and anyone involved in education policy here in Alaska. #akleg www.adn.com/opinions/202...

June is a time when my concept of acceptance, love, and the freedom our country strives for is strengthened.

To my friends, family and neighbors who understand the significance of this month’s celebrations better than I do: I’m always proud to stand as an ally. I see you as you are, on your terms ❤️

This is a brilliant opinion piece!

In the past 15 years, I’ve personally known a lot of #AKfams who left Alaska because of this issue. Most AK teachers come from out of state, away from family and support systems. And as they decide if they’ll stay and start a family of their own, they also start thinking about retirement. #akleg

Override the veto, work to commit at least 45 legislators to come back into session to override his budget veto later on, and tell the Governor publicly it’s going to happen.

Are there 45 legislators who are willing to push back on his threats and unwillingness to compromise on education? #akleg

Seriously…if you’ve never attended an elementary school choir concert, you haven’t lived.

Senator Hughes saying she supports students and teachers right after voting against education funding can only be topped by Senator Hughes complaining about kids being used as “pawns” and “political theatre” while doing EXACTLY THAT five days ago. #tellingitlikeitis #akleg

I *might* have made it through the entire school day without any of my students noticing that I hulked out of my pants and blasted a hole under my butt bending over to pick up a box of classroom supplies!

This is an excellent piece that’s well worth the read. Lots of talk about accountability and test scores this session, and @lgtobin.bsky.social does a great job of adding essential context for those who actually care to support teachers and public schools. #akleg

(2/2) There’s no guarantee that there will be enough positions for everyone who is displaced, and remaining elementary Art, PE, Health and Music teachers were told they may be reassigned schools to try and cover for the losses. All in all, kids will ultimately pay the price for this mess. #akleg

The Anchorage School District announced this week that they’re eliminating another 54 positions (in addition to the 380 they already cut) from elementary Art, PE, Health and Music. After factoring for retirements/resignations, over 200 educators are now being displaced. (1/2) #akleg

In American football, we call that a fumble!

What new revenue proposals do you think the Minority and the Governor would agree to, especially those who want a full PFD? #akleg

Only when volunteering at an elementary spring carnival will you have a random 9 year old come up to you, face painted like a tiger, and say, “I can make a cupcake sandwich” as she smashes two whole cupcakes together, shotguns them in 5 seconds, gives me a thumbs up and runs away. #legend

(3/3) Or we can have a more comprehensive/accurate way of evaluating our public schools, and ensure they have the funding/support needed to help ALL students achieve…rather than starving neighborhood schools of resources and allowing those with the means to “self segregate” out of them. #akleg

(2/3) So the question is: should this be the only metric we use to judge the quality of our public schools? Does this data reflect the whole experience of a child from K-12? If so, you’ll see more schools “teach to the test” and other activities will be pushed to the side or eliminated. #akleg

When folks say “Alaska is ranked 51st in education” or our schools are the “worst in the Nation”, some are talking about reading/math scores on the NAEP standardized test for select 4th/8th graders. Others simply repeat talking points without really knowing where the data comes from. (1/3) #akleg

In terms of health insurance, Legislators should remember all of this talk of the benefits of “larger pooling” and “acting instead of just talking” when it comes time to talk about pensions and retirement reform for AK public workers. #akleg

The idea that Sen. Stedman, who introduced SB141 in 2005, is now “concerned”…20 years later…that the system is deficient without Social Security or SBS is infuriating. Teachers have been pointing this out for YEARS, with only a collective shrug from opponents of pensions. #akleg

This is just a really dumb thing to lie about. Even in disagreement, I like hearing what my neighbors have to say. Everyone was civil and respectful, even the “PFD Theft” guy!

If anything, the venue was too small, which is a compliment to ER/Chugiak folks who showed up. #akleg