Kenai Peninsula Education Association

05/26/2026

Investing in all aspects of education benefits a community. “A rising tide lifts all boats” -John F. Kennedy

Pensions benefit not just retirees, but whole communities.

05/26/2026

A message of gratitude from NEA Alaska :)

As we wind down another school year and prepare for a long Memorial Day Weekend, NEA-Alaska President Laura Capelle would like to share a few words of gratitude:

“Congratulations on your completion of another school year! 🎉

As you finalize grades, ready for summer school, or plan for work & play outside of public education, please take time to recognize the amazing work you have done to grow student learning, enrich our communities, and better public education in Alaska. Our communities are full of joyful celebrations as young adults don their graduation gowns to collect their diplomas, completing a public school education that each and every one of you has helped to make possible.

Every school year has its fair share of struggles and triumphs. I hope for you, the triumphs and joys of public education are what carries you through the last days of Spring and into a glorious Alaska summer.”

05/20/2026

It’s been 20 years since new public employees in Alaska, including teachers, could sign up for a pension plan.

05/19/2026

Follow the links in the post to support pensions for public employees and help override the governor’s veto!

‼️ An opportunity for quick action has presented itself: a veto override vote on HB 78 is currently scheduled for 1 PM today. ‼️

We need your help to hold legislators accountable and give them one last chance to do the right thing to restore a defined-benefit retirement for Alaska’s public servants.

Please take just a moment to use this form to send a message to lawmakers urging them to stand up for educators by voting YES to override Governor Dunleavy’s veto.

Take action NOW.

Send a letter to the House: https://act.aflcio.org/letters/override-hb-78-veto-house?source=NEA

Send a letter to the Senate: https://act.aflcio.org/letters/override-hb-78-veto?source=NEA

05/19/2026

The late-night veto came after negotiations between lawmakers and Dunleavy over the Alaska LNG megaproject faltered.

05/18/2026

Can't make the Borough Assembly meeting tomorrow (May 19th)? You can still be an advocate for funding public education.

Leave a public comment on the agenda: https://kpb.granicusideas.com/meetings/1449-assembly-on-2026-05-19-6-00-pm-meeting-id-897-1694-8642-passcode-075938/agenda_items/6a050558f395e708bb0065c2-public-comments-on-items-not-appearing-on-the-agen

Send a public comment to the assembly: https://www.kpb.us/local-governance-and-permitting/leadership-governance/assembly/contact-assembly

Email the assembly: https://www.kpb.us/local-governance-and-permitting/leadership-governance/assembly/assembly-overview

05/18/2026

Let's invest in our community's future. Help advocate for public education funding at the next Borough Assembly meeting on May 19th.

https://kpb.legistar.com/DepartmentDetail.aspx?ID=26770&GUID=3EEF849E-0200-4F4A-BBD6-06F77CF17AEA

05/18/2026

So important for our communities and students.

The Alaska Legislature passed a bill requiring the state to develop guidelines for mental health instruction in Alaska school districts.

05/18/2026

Each dollar paid out in pension benefits supports $2.28 in total economic output nationally.

05/15/2026

We couldn’t do it without these guys!

The NEA-Alaska ESP of the Year is awarded to a non-certificated member of NEA-Alaska on an annual basis. This award is designed to recognize the outstanding contributions that individual members make to their schools, communities, and local associations.