Today’s podcast serves as an update on the work of the Task Force on Education Funding, which was authorized by the compromise education bill (HB 57) that became law on July 1, 2025.

Today’s guest is Representative Rebecca Himschoot from Sitka. She serves as a co-chair of the Task Force along with Senator Tobin.

Rep. Himschoot is the co-chair of the House Education Committee. Prior to being elected to the Alaska State Legislature, Rebecca Himschoot was an elementary school teacher. She is also a former member of the State Board of Education and the Sitka Assembly.

Topics discussed during the conversation include education funding, chronic absenteeism, and the importance of after-school activities and sports.

The music for this episode is the song “Lady Madonna” performed by Dave Edmunds and the Refreshments.

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