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Richard Morgan’s Biography

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I’ve spent most of my adult life inside public education, not as an observer, but as someone doing the work alongside the people who keep schools running every day. That experience has shaped how I lead, how I advocate, and how I think about institutions, accountability, and power.

I currently serve as President of the Mat-Su Classified Employees Association (CEA), representing education support professionals across Alaska’s largest school district. I also serve on the NEA-Alaska Board of Direc…

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Education stability matters for Alaska's future

Education stability matters for Alaska's future

As the Alaska Legislature convenes for a new session, it carries a serious responsibility on behalf of the pe…

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Education Stability Matters for Alaska’s Communities

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By Richard Morgan
| Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman Verified
As the Alaska Legislature convenes for a new session, it carries a serious responsibility on behalf of the people of this state. The decisions made in the coming months will shape Alaska’s future for years to come. Education must be part of that focus. kAmx HC:E6 E9:D 2D 2 =:76=@?8 p=2D<2? 65F42E@C[ AC6D:56?E @7 E96 |2E\$F r=2DD:7:65 t>A=@J66D pDD@4:2E:@?[ 2?5 E96 t5F42E:@? $FAA@CE !C@76DD:@?2= Wt$!X s:C64E@C @?
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Vote to override veto was the right call

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By Richard Morgan
| Mat-Su Valley Frontiersman Verified
The Legislature’s vote to override the Governor’s education veto was the right call--not just for our union members, but for every students, parent, and community that relies on a functioning public school system. This wasn’t about more bureaucracy or unchecked spending. It was about restoring stability and keeping promises--so schools can retain staff, meet rising costs, and make sure classrooms are ready on day one.
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Opinion: Alaska educators and school boards aren’t the enemy

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By Richard Morgan
| Anchorage Daily News Verified
No one in Alaska’s public education system denies that we need better outcomes for our students — especially in reading and math. We see it every day. But the notion that educators, school boards and education associations are the villains in this story is not only false — it’s counterproductive. Let’s set a few facts straight: 1. Declining enrollment is not a failure of educators — it’s a symptom of broader shifts.
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