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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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Su Valley Voice for August 20, 2026: River Erosion

This week on Su Valley Voice, the topic was erosion issues near Talkeetna. Host Phillip Manning was joined by guests from the Mat-Su Borough and Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities to discuss the current situation and plans.

By Phillip Manning
Live KTNA 88.9 FM