The Alaska Constitution requires that we provide a free, public education.  Fair enough, but when the kids are not even close to being proficient in all subjects it can be argued they are getting an education in name only.

These shockingly bad results make it clear the entire education system in Alaska needs fundamental reform. This requires more than just firing top administrators. 

 It is not uncommon for the per capita education cost for each child to be greater than $18,000,00 EACH, per year.  Alaska may have the most expensive, but worst performing education system in the United States.