The packets include ideas on how to celebrate recognition month during February. Alaska celebrates School Board Recognition Month in February to coincide with AASB board development activities in Juneau. For most other states, the celebration takes place in January. We anticipate Gov. Knowles will sign a proclamation officially proclaiming February as School Board Recognition Month. When education advocates and experts talk about which states and cities have top-notch public school systems, we want Alaska and Anchorage on the list.
All students can learn.
Not all students come to school ready to learn in English. It takes special effort, solid professional expertise and additional resources to tap the potential of these students. Enthusiastic, ambitious and innovative educators, schools and communities will follow many different paths to success. Claims for more money should be accompanied by demonstrated vision and leadership to use education dollars effectively. Communities that have high costs and small tax bases have a greater claim to state aid than wealthier urban districts.