Education & Government
Alaska's Education Crisis Hits Home: How State Funding Failures Are Crushing Mat-Su Schools
The Mat-Su Borough School District, serving Alaska's fastest-growing region, faces a funding crisis that jeopardizes education delivery and facilities maintenance. Our investigation reveals a $23 million budget shortfall rooted in inadequate state education funding — and the political pressure that prevents districts from raising local revenue.
Alaska Frontier Report
May 10, 2026
9 min read