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This session, I am honored to be serving as Chair of the House Finance Department of Education and Early Learning Budget Subcommittee, which reviews Alaska’s education budget. In this capacity I will closely examine Alaska’s school funding, and the unique programs and services that support effective learning.

My years as a Kayhi teacher and coach, as well as a

principal at the elementary level, offer a good base for understanding the practical impact of budget decisions. I understand the value of education for our students, and its importance to the economic health of Alaska. It is t...