Steve Atwater

OPINION: The education of our children is arguably the most important public service that we can offer. Let’s think in terms of what we can collectively do to create incentives and supports to ensure that on the first day of school, every student has a permanent teacher.

Since assuming office, Gov. Sean Parnell has consistently shown a willingness to support our state's children. His Safe Homes Strong Families initiative and the Alaska Performance Scholarship are both examples of this.