The Anchorage School Board voted 6–1 to temporarily reinstate a seven-period academic schedule for middle schools during the 2026–27 school year, reversing part of a previously approved plan to move to a six-period day.
District administrators said the extra period is needed to maintain student access to core classes, electives, and support services. They warned that a six-period schedule would reduce elective offerings, limit opportunities in areas like arts and world languages, and make it harder to meet student learning needs.
Officials also said the change will give the district more time to develop a long-term schedule that works within future budget limits…