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Anchorage School Board just approved $11 million in state funding from two bills to hire 59.5 teachers, add special education and Indigenous coordinators, fund student activities, and cover rising fuel costs. They’re using “holdback” positions to strategically place teachers where class sizes are largest, freeing up 50 spots. All 259 previously laid-off teachers have been rehired. The district opted to pilot a new ELA curriculum instead of committing to a full three-year contract, saving $2 million to potentially restore budget cuts. Facing a looming structural deficit, they’re holding their breath for a state revenue decision by August 31st — which could unlock more funds — and are urging the commissioner to act sooner so they can hire teachers before the new school year begins.

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