Legislative Advocacy – Association of Alaska School Boards

AASB Priorities are a priority for Alaska

Posted on January 26, 2023

Lon Garrison, Executive Director, AASB On January 17th, the 33rd Alaska Legislature began its first session. This officially marks the beginning of AASB’s formal state […]

So, What Now?

Posted on May 25, 2022

Lon Garrison, Executive Director, AASB It has been one heck of a roller coaster ride for education this final part of the 32nd Legislature. We still […]

Making Your Case

Posted on February 24, 2022

Lon Garrison, AASB Executive Director The legislative advocacy season is in full swing, and education, as always, is one of the most significant issues the […]

SESSION SUMMARY: Virtual Meetings with Legislators

Posted on March 29, 2021

Facilitated by Norm Wooten, AASB Advocacy Director Due to the pandemic, in-person appointments with legislators have not been possible this session. In response, AASB scheduled […]

MINI-SESSION SUMMARY: Advocacy on a Federal Level

Posted on March 29, 2021

Margo Bellamy, Anchorage School District Margo Bellamy discussed the experiences she had while attending the last pre-COVID in-person legislative advocacy event NSBA sponsored in Washington DC. […]

MINI-SESSION SUMMARY: Advocacy in a Rural Setting

Posted on March 29, 2021

Marie Greene, Northwest Arctic School District Marie Greene began by pointing out that all board members know that when taking on the responsibility of serving our youth […]