Blog & Policy Statements

Anchorage families are being asked to pay more while accountability continues to fall short. This post breaks down the $12 million school levy, why it reflects weak leadership, and how better fiscal responsibility and local control can protect taxpayers and improve outcomes for students.

This isn't about fault. It's about fixing a system where approximately 1 in 5 educators shine and carry the load for the rest.

In Alaska, where we rank 46th in education outcomes, it's time to flip the narrative. Not every kid needs a four-year degree to thrive. Many will build our state as welders, mechanics, or public servants, filling the 10,000+ unfilled jobs.

When I talk to Anchorage teachers and parents, one message comes through louder than any other: “Our kids deserve to learn in schools that feel safe; and right now, too many don’t.”

As a veteran, dad, and educator, Alexander Rosales is running for Anchorage School Board to uphold American values in our schools. From student safety and parental choice to local control and quality education, this post explains why respecting our founding principles matters—and how restoring focus can help Anchorage students thrive.

Parents and teachers are raising concerns about ideology replacing education in Anchorage schools. This post explains why school board leadership must refocus classrooms on academics, restore trust with families, and protect kids by keeping politics out of learning environments.

Alaska’s kids and Alaska’s wild-caught fish are two of our most precious resources. This post explores the role of fish in school lunches, food quality, and local stewardship—and why community input and local control matter when decisions affect our children and our future.