Legislative Advocacy – Association of Alaska School Boards

The 2024 Election, AASB, and the Fate of Public Education

Posted on September 26, 2024

Lon Garrison, AASB Executive Director The statewide general election is coming up on Tuesday, November 5th. Every election is important, but this one is especially […]

Advancing Our Advocacy Efforts Together

Posted on December 20, 2023

Lon Garrison, Executive Director, AASB The upcoming legislative session of the 33rd Alaska Legislature will be the most critical and consequential session public school advocates […]

Advocating Together in Juneau!

Posted on February 22, 2023

Jenni Lefing, Membership Services Manager AASB’s February Legislative Fly-In was well-attended this year, with over 150 school board members, students and superintendents from 31 districts. […]

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 […]