Anchorage School Board approves ‘severe’ budget with hundreds of staff layoffs and 3 school closures

The Anchorage School Board has approved deep reductions to the district’s budget. At a meeting Tuesday night, the board voted to cut more than 500 staff, including over 300 teachers. They also opted to close three elementary schools in order to preserve some programs and teachers. The cuts come as...

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