# Alaska Teacher Shortages Hit Hard

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Podcast: [Anchorage News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/anchorage-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7570138)
Published: 2026-06-27T01:09:33+00:00
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## Resource

Governor Mike Dunleavy just vetoed nearly half a million dollars meant to recruit and retain teachers in Alaska — a blow to the state’s struggling education system. The Alaska Educator Retention and Recruitment Center, which has been vital in filling classrooms — including hiring teachers from overseas like the Philippines — now faces slashed support. Despite their efforts and recommendations from a 2020 task force, educators say students are still suffering daily from shortages. The center’s board is scrambling to decide what services to keep under the new budget, while lawmakers could still override the veto as early as July 1 — offering a glimmer of hope to keep Alaska’s classrooms staffed. Support the show: Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/42b105ac010b0f3e

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