Anchorage School District Budget Crisis: $90M Shortfall Threatens Sports and School Closures
The Anchorage School District is at a breaking point with a staggering $90 million budget deficit looming for the 2026-2027 school year. Superintendent Jharrett Bryantt has unveiled a ‘lean’ proposal that could see the total elimination of middle school sports, 500 staff positions axed, and the closure of several elementary schools like Lake Otis and Fire Lake. As class sizes swell and beloved athletic programs face the axe, the community is left wondering: how did we get here and what can be done? Dive into our in-depth report on the fiscal disparity between Anchorage and Fairbanks, and join the conversation on the future of our children’s education.