Mat-Su school bus strike to continue as students return from spring break
March 13, 2026
More contract negotiations between the workers' union and bus contractor are set for next week.
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Mat-Su School District to reexamine nurse cuts as school closures move toward board approval
March 06, 2026
The list of proposed cuts will go before the Mat-Su school board for a vote March 16.
After historic education funding increase, some Alaska lawmakers aim to boost the BSA again
March 05, 2026
Legislators say the increase would offset the budget deficits in school districts, including Mat-Su.
Students walk out, parents prep protests over proposed Mat-Su school funding cuts
March 03, 2026
Parents and students are expected to flood Mat-Su public meetings this week to protest proposed school funding cuts.
Mat-Su school bus strike to continue as students return from spring break
March 13, 2026
More contract negotiations between the workers' union and bus contractor are set for next week.
Mat-Su School District to reexamine nurse cuts as school closures move toward board approval
March 06, 2026
The list of proposed cuts will go before the Mat-Su school board for a vote March 16.
After historic education funding increase, some Alaska lawmakers aim to boost the BSA again
March 05, 2026
Legislators say the increase would offset the budget deficits in school districts, including Mat-Su.
Students walk out, parents prep protests over proposed Mat-Su school funding cuts
March 03, 2026
Parents and students are expected to flood Mat-Su public meetings this week to protest proposed school funding cuts.
Mat-Su school budget proposal to include support staff, sports and activities cuts
February 27, 2026
The proposal joins a plan to close three district schools at the end of the year.
Mat-Su school bus workers to strike Monday
February 24, 2026
The walk out starts four days before students head out for more than a week of spring break.
Mat-Su School District plans closures amid funding shortfall, names third school
February 23, 2026
The proposed closures will impact about 650 students.
Mat-Su school bus workers vote to strike as soon as March 2
February 18, 2026
Contract negotiations between workers and Durham School Services stalled last month over issues including wages, training and health check requirements.
Mat-Su tightens grad ceremony rules for homeschoolers, ends principal discretion
February 16, 2026
The update means Mat-Su homeschoolers must take at least two in-person classes per semester at a brick-and-mortar before they can join in on graduation festivities.