More Spent Per Student in Alaska than 45 other states
The Cost of sending a child to one year of public schooling in Alaska is among the highest in the nation. According to a Public Education Finances Report published today
The Cost of sending a child to one year of public schooling in Alaska is among the highest in the nation.
According to a Public Education Finances Report published today by the Census Bureau, it costs on average 15,783 dollars a year per student in Alaska. The total is a combination of state and federal spending.
The only other states to outspend Alaska are Wyoming, New York, New Jersey, and the District of Columbia
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We’ve just rolled out a significant update to the KTNA mobile app to ensure a smoother, more premium experience for every listener.
Susitna Writer Voice - July 19, 2026, One Line at a Time, bookclub poetry.
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Yaks Run Loose on Talkeetna Spur Road
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