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 board approves new ‘Choice’ diploma with reduced graduation requirements
May 08, 2025
The diploma will be available to students enrolled in the Mat-Su Central homeschool program.
Mat-Su to weigh all-day phone ban for students across district
May 07, 2025
The ban includes phone use during lunch and passing periods.
New Mat-Su special ed group looks to connect parents with district officials
April 23, 2025
The group's first meeting is scheduled for April 28.
'The real threat’: Parents worry Mat-Su teacher cuts will doom Glacier View School
April 18, 2025
A Mat-Su district plan for next year leaves just two full-time teachers for 13 grades.
New Mat-Su diploma option would drop AP class requirement, boost electives
April 07, 2025
The proposal allows any student to transfer into the program offering the alternative diploma path.
Mat-Su teacher layoffs uncertain amid ongoing state budget debate
March 24, 2025
The district may need to cut 120 positions if state lawmakers do not raise per-student funding levels for next school year, officials said.
Mat-Su school district plans teacher, program cuts amid state funding uncertainty
March 06, 2025
The plan is part of a budget process for the 2025-26 school year.
Mat-Su school district reaches settlement in lawsuit over student free speech rights
February 28, 2025
The district must allow student political speech but can dictate the time and place of student protests, according to an agreement.
Mat-Su elementary, secondary schools to keep separate calendars for 2025-26
February 20, 2025
The school year calendars also maintain the current late-start Monday plan.