# Anchorage Schools Cut Arts Programs: Parents Fight Back

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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: 2026-05-15T12:15:13+00:00
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Parents and educators in Anchorage are outraged over drastic cuts to school arts programs, threatening to eliminate orchestra and band by 2026 and eliminating art and music classes for elementary students this year. The grandparent of a incoming freshman at East High School emphasizes the importance of arts in education, urging the school district, city, and state to prioritize funding for these essential programs. 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/24673abd85aaca16

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