Messages from the Superintendent

  • July 25, 2025 ASD Statement on Federal Education Funds Being Released

  • July 18, 2025

  • July 15, 2025

Federal Funding Freeze FAQs

  • Why did the Anchorage School District join a federal lawsuit over education funding?

  • Where can I find information on ASD's 2025-26 school year budget?

  • Is this a cut or a freeze of ESEA (Elementary and Secondary Education) Consolidated Grant Funding?

  • How will the withholding of the ESEA Consolidated Grant funding impact The Anchorage School District (ASD)?

  • How many schools will be affected by the ESEA Consolidated Grant funding withholdings?

  • Which programs and student services are being affected?

  • Will this affect my child on the first day of school?

  • Why is ASD issuing layoffs now if there is still hope for an allocation of funds?

  • Is this money the same as the Base Student Allocation (BSA) cuts?

  • How many positions is ASD losing due to the withholdings?

  • Will these withholdings cause any classroom teacher cuts? How will these withholdings affect our classroom teachers?

  • What will happen to certificated staff whose positions are being eliminated?

  • Is this happening due to ASD doing something wrong or for non-compliance?

  • How can parents and the community advocate for the release of funds that are currently being withheld from Federal Programs?

  • How will this funding freeze impact ASD programs, students, and schools?

  • Why didn’t ASD budget better to prevent layoffs and reassignments? There’s a lot of conflicting information out there.

Impact of Federal Funding Freeze on ASD Migrant Education

  • What is happening with federal funding for ASD Migrant Education?

  • How does this funding freeze impact Migrant Education services?

  • What kinds of services could be affected?

  • Will any services continue after September 30?

  • How is ASD responding to this situation?

  • Where can I go for more information or support?