In this episode, we sit down with ASD Superintendent Jharrett Bryant to discuss balancing a $90 million structural shortfall, adding back 100+ educator positions, and focusing on academic basics. Learn how the district plans to rebuild community trust with the new "ASD Listens" initiative, expand career technical education, and navigate the future of school funding.
August 17th, 2026, 08:06 pm
In Depth Alaska
Inside the Anchorage School District’s New Academic Plan and Budget Recovery
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Published August 17th, 2026, 08:06 pm
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In this episode, we sit down with ASD Superintendent Jharrett Bryant to discuss balancing a $90 million structural shortfall, adding back 100+ educator positions, and focusing on academic basics. Learn how the district plans to rebuild community trust with the new "ASD Listens" initiative, expand career technical education, and navigate the future of school funding.
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