EDUCATION
Committee Chair
Jessica Cook
Committee Description
The Committee on Education shall:
- seek to eliminate segregation and other discriminatory practices in public education;
- study local educational conditions affecting people of color groups;
- investigate the public school system and school zoning;
- familiarize itself with textbook material which is racially derogatory;
- seek to stimulate school attendance;
- keep informed of school conditions and strive to correct abuses where found;
- investigate the effects of standardized and high stakes testing practices;
- teacher certification;
- promote parental involvement in education; and
- aim to be a center of popular education on the race question and on the work of the Alaska Black Caucus.
Our Aim
The Education Committee’s overarching goal is to ensure students, families, and parents of color in the Anchorage School District and the greater community are supported and feel safe to blossom in an educational setting.
Committee Updates
Our Commitment to Positive Change
The Education Committee fervently works to address critical issues within our community’s educational sphere. From advocating for teacher support and equal opportunity to fostering diversity,
Welcoming New Leadership
As many of you know, our Education Committee for the Alaska Black Caucus has been instrumental in driving positive change within our community, fostering educational
The Body Politic
The Education Committee is working with the ABC Justice Committee and the ASD to help organize the 2024 community-wide youth leadership event, which is primarily
We are Welcoming New Members!
Thanks to those who attended the Education introductory meeting on Thursday, November 2nd. Lots of information was shared about the goals of the committee. It
Back to School!
The Anchorage School District School Board has met twice thus far. Superintendent Dr. Bryantt mentioned in a news article last month that the District continues
A Strong Presence to Make a Difference
July was a quiet month for the Alaska Black Caucus Education Committee. With the Alaska summer months swiftly passing by, summer travel, celebrating the birth