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Alaska ranks 6 among U.S. states for teacher starting salary

Alaska ranks 6 among U.S. states for teacher starting salaries, with an average starting salary of $51,207 in 2024, according to the National Education Association (NEA).

By Last Frontier News | Apr 2, 2025

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Alaska ranks no. 40 in 2024 Parent Power index, empowering families in education choices

In the Center for Education Reform's 2024 Parent Power Index, Alaska secured the fortieth position, with an Overall Parent Power Index Score of 60.6%.

By Last Frontier News | May 28, 2024

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Analysis: Alaska not among the 11 states with education savings accounts

By Last Frontier News reports | Apr 28, 2023

As Florida becomes the latest state to create an education savings account (ESA) program, an analysis by the Last Frontier News shows that Alaska is not one of 11 states that has such a program.

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2021: The University of Alaska Fairbanks charges some of the lowest tuition rates and fees for in-Alaska students

By Last Frontier News | Mar 3, 2023

College costs for in-state students at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, in Fairbanks, were $7,248 in 2021, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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2021: The University of Alaska Fairbanks charges some of the highest tuition rates and fees for in-Alaska students

By Last Frontier News | Mar 3, 2023

College costs for in-state students at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, in Fairbanks, were $7,248 in 2021, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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The University of Alaska Southeast listed among most affordable Alaska institutions for in-state students in 2021

By Last Frontier News | Mar 2, 2023

College costs for in-state students at the University of Alaska Southeast, in Juneau, were $6,960 in 2021, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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The University of Alaska Southeast listed among least affordable Alaska institutions for in-state students in 2021

By Last Frontier News | Mar 2, 2023

College costs for in-state students at the University of Alaska Southeast, in Juneau, were $6,960 in 2021, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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In-state students at the University of Alaska Anchorage paid some of the highest tuition and fees in 2021

By Last Frontier News | Mar 1, 2023

College costs for in-state students at the University of Alaska Anchorage, in Anchorage, were $8,622 in 2021, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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In-state students at the University of Alaska Anchorage paid some of the lowest tuition and fees in 2021

By Last Frontier News | Mar 1, 2023

College costs for in-state students at the University of Alaska Anchorage, in Anchorage, were $8,622 in 2021, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Career and Technical Education Month

By Press release submission | Feb 19, 2023

Career and Technical Education Month in Alaska, and urge all citizens to become familiar with the services and benefits offered by the CTE programs in Alaska, and support and participate in these programs.

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School Choice Week

By Press release submission | Jan 23, 2023

School Choice Week in Alaska, and encourage all Alaskans to support and promote the many different forms of education available to our children and commend Alaska’s educators for their dedication to teaching our youth.

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2022: University of Alaska Fairbanks charges some of the lowest tuition rates and fees for in-Alaska students

By Last Frontier News | Jan 3, 2023

College costs for in-state students at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, in Fairbanks, were $7,896 in 2022, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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2022: University of Alaska Fairbanks charges some of the highest tuition rates and fees for in-Alaska students

By Last Frontier News | Jan 3, 2023

College costs for in-state students at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, in Fairbanks, were $7,896 in 2022, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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University of Alaska Southeast listed among most affordable Alaska institutions for in-state students in 2022

By Last Frontier News | Jan 2, 2023

College costs for in-state students at the University of Alaska Southeast, in Juneau, were $6,960 in 2022, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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University of Alaska Southeast listed among least affordable Alaska institutions for in-state students in 2022

By Last Frontier News | Jan 2, 2023

College costs for in-state students at the University of Alaska Southeast, in Juneau, were $6,960 in 2022, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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In-state students at University of Alaska Anchorage paid some of the highest tuition and fees in 2022

By Last Frontier News | Jan 1, 2023

College costs for in-state students at the University of Alaska Anchorage, in Anchorage, were $7,508 in 2022, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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In-state students at University of Alaska Anchorage paid some of the lowest tuition and fees in 2022

By Last Frontier News | Jan 1, 2023

College costs for in-state students at the University of Alaska Anchorage, in Anchorage, were $7,508 in 2022, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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The November Alaska Reading Newsletter

By Press release submission | Nov 26, 2022

The November Alaska Reading Newsletter is here!

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DEED is issuing a Request for Applications (RFA)

By Press release submission | Nov 26, 2022

DEED is issuing a Request for Applications (RFA) for State Tribal Education Compacting Demonstration Tribal Partners grants.

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Governor Dunleavy Announces GEER II Educational Awards

By Press release submission | Nov 12, 2022

Today Alaska Governor Mike Dunleavy announced a statewide list of educational programs and institutions that will be funded with GEER II money.

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Alaska ranks 6 among U.S. states for teacher starting salary

Alaska ranks no. 40 in 2024 Parent Power index, empowering families in education choices

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Analysis: Alaska not among the 11 states with education savings accounts

2021: The University of Alaska Fairbanks charges some of the lowest tuition rates and fees for in-Alaska students

2021: The University of Alaska Fairbanks charges some of the highest tuition rates and fees for in-Alaska students

The University of Alaska Southeast listed among most affordable Alaska institutions for in-state students in 2021

The University of Alaska Southeast listed among least affordable Alaska institutions for in-state students in 2021

In-state students at the University of Alaska Anchorage paid some of the highest tuition and fees in 2021

In-state students at the University of Alaska Anchorage paid some of the lowest tuition and fees in 2021

Career and Technical Education Month

School Choice Week

2022: University of Alaska Fairbanks charges some of the lowest tuition rates and fees for in-Alaska students

2022: University of Alaska Fairbanks charges some of the highest tuition rates and fees for in-Alaska students

University of Alaska Southeast listed among most affordable Alaska institutions for in-state students in 2022

University of Alaska Southeast listed among least affordable Alaska institutions for in-state students in 2022

In-state students at University of Alaska Anchorage paid some of the highest tuition and fees in 2022

In-state students at University of Alaska Anchorage paid some of the lowest tuition and fees in 2022

The November Alaska Reading Newsletter

DEED is issuing a Request for Applications (RFA)

Governor Dunleavy Announces GEER II Educational Awards

EDA awards over $3 million in grants for economic development projects in Alaska in 2023

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