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Alaska Beacon is a nonprofit news outlet covering Alaska state government and policy.

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Last updated October 7, 2026 · Stories: 2

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lifeAlaska · Aug 4

38% fewer head start seats

Head Start in the Mat-Su is serving 38% fewer kids than it was five years ago, and it isn't because demand went down.

Head Start capacity in the Mat-Su Borough fell 38% over five years
55% of Alaska children lack reasonable access to childcare, and 60% of those live in households where every parent works

Head Start Matanuska-Susitna Borough Early Head Start Alaska Legislature Mike Dunleavy Alaska Beacon

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economyJuneau · Jun 25