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EDUCATION

EDUCATION

Committee Chair

Jessica Cook

Committee Description

The Committee on Education shall:

  1. seek to eliminate segregation and other discriminatory practices in public education;
  2. study local educational conditions affecting people of color groups;
  3. investigate the public school system and school zoning;
  4. familiarize itself with textbook material which is racially derogatory;
  5. seek to stimulate school attendance;
  6. keep informed of school conditions and strive to correct abuses where found;
  7. investigate the effects of standardized and high stakes testing practices;
  8. teacher certification;
  9. promote parental involvement in education; and 
  10. 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.

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Committee Updates

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

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September 18, 2023 No Comments

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

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August 16, 2023 No Comments

Stay Vigilant: Preparing for a New Year

June was a busy month for the Alaska Black Caucus Education Committee. We participated in the Juneteenth Health Fair, highlighting the health benefits of coloring

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July 13, 2023 No Comments

It’s Time to Celebrate Black Educators

Greetings, ABC Members; this is Rhiana Gay with our Education Committee. Do you know a Black educator who displays distinguished and outstanding performance on many

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November 18, 2022 No Comments

Back to School, Back to Business

Greetings, ABC Members; this is Rhiana Gay with our Education Committee. Our last three summer months have been packed and fun. As a committee, we have

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August 29, 2022 No Comments

Education Committee March Recap

The Education Committee stayed very busy throughout March. We welcomed several new members to our committee. Our BIPOC Parent and Student Voices campaign inspired opportunities

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April 26, 2022 No Comments

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