EPISODE · Feb 6, 2026 · 1H 14M
ASD's $90 million shortfall: School Board President Carl Jacobs, teacher Janice Strickland, & Superintendent Dr. Jharrett Bryantt
from East Anchorage Book Club with Andrew Gray · host Andrew Gray
Send us Fan MailWithout additional funding, the Anchorage School District is facing a $90 million shortfall for the 2026-2027 school year. The pupil-to-teacher ratio is expected to increase by 4. Multiple positions will be cut all over the district, from vice-principals to teachers, from counselors to nurses, from clerks to custodians. Many sports will also be completely eliminated, including swimming, tennis, volleyball, and hockey. Some schools may close.Here to discuss the funding crisis are ASD School Board President Carl Jacobs, Bettye Davis East Anchorage High School teacher Janice Strickland, and ASD Superintendent Dr. Jharrett Bryantt.To listen to Dr. Bryantt's previous podcast episode, click here.
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Send us Fan Mail Without additional funding, the Anchorage School District is facing a $90 million shortfall for the 2026-2027 school year. The pupil-to-teacher ratio is expected to increase by 4. Multiple positions will be cut all over the district, from vice-principals to teachers, from counselors to nurses, from clerks to custodians. Many sports will also be completely eliminated, including swimming, tennis, volleyball, and hockey. Some schools may close. Here to discuss the funding crisis...
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