Lawmakers abolished pensions for new employees in 2006 amid a multibillion-dollar shortfall in the pension fund, replacing them with a 401(k)-style retirement system.
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Alaska’s new, Florida-based virtual school is not sitting well with some educators
The state of Alaska has entered into a $525,000 contract with Florida Virtual School, and the head of the statewide teachers’ union does not support it.
Parnell wants student performance part of teacher evals
Governor Sean Parnell wants the State Board of Education to make student performance an important part of teacher evaluations.