February 14, 2025
A proposed bill in Alaska would allow Native tribes to run public schools through education compacts, increasing tribal sovereignty over education. The initiative aims to close achievement gaps for Native students by integrating culturally relevant, place-based learning. Five tribes, including Tlingit and Haida, are part of a pilot program under the plan. If passed, the bill would provide state funding and autonomy for tribes to hire teachers and design curriculum.
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