Gov. Sarah Palin reads to her daughter Piper for a poster celebrating Read Across America. Thanks to MSEA librarian Abby Kellner-Rode (facilitated by MSEA President George Stuart), NEA-Alaska produced the poster in conjunction with the Governor's Office and the Alaska State Library Association.

Rural Educator's Handbook: An Orientation Guide  It is crucial for you as an educator in the Bush to understand that this is a true-cross-cultural experience and a unique opportunity for your learning.  Listening and observing will serve you better that any other behaviors your may choose.  Tolerance, flexibility, humility and patience with yourself and others are essential personal qualities for a successful Alaska Bush experience.  This handbook will also provide helpful information about travel, clothing, groceries, and other issues that you will face as you move to rural Alaska.  To request a copy, please email Clare Lewis or print a PDF copy of the handbook.

A brief primer on funding  Need some facts & figures about how inadequate our school funding has become?  Look no further.

What IS adequate funding for Alaska's schools? And how do you figure out how much adequacy costs.

Funding Alaska's Schools Through the Years.  A Tale of Two Eras.