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asakariassen@montanafreepress.org @awsak (406) 465-3386 ext. 107
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Alex Sakariassen is a 2008 graduate of the University of Montana's School of Journalism, where he worked for four years at the Montana Kaimin student newspaper and cut his journalistic teeth as a paid news intern for the Choteau Acantha for two summers. After obtaining his bachelor's degree in journalism and history, Sakariassen spent nearly 10 years covering environmental issues and state and federal politics for the alternative newsweekly Missoula Independent. He transitioned into freelance journalism following the Indy's abrupt shuttering in September 2018, writing in-depth features, breaking news stories and columns for a variety of publications including the Pacific Northwest Inlander, Mountain Outlaw Magazine, Kaiser Health News and Montana Free Press. Sakariassen took a full-time position as Montana Free Press' education reporter in January 2021, covering K-12 and higher education as well as state policy developments impacting voting rights and health care.

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Missoula, MT
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Mission Valley, MT
Flathead Valley, MT

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New voices join Montana’s charter school lawsuit

Alex Sakariassen headshot white background by Alex Sakariassen 09.22.2023

Three intervenors joined the ongoing litigation over House Bill 562 this week, arguing that the currently blocked law is critical to their plans to open specialized choice schools in their communities.

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Lawmakers renew education policy discussions

Alex Sakariassen headshot white background by Alex Sakariassen 09.15.202309.19.2023
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How Montana is paying the way in trades education

Alex Sakariassen headshot white background by Alex Sakariassen 09.12.202309.12.2023
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Judge blocks portion of law allowing charter schools in Montana

Alex Sakariassen headshot white background by Alex Sakariassen 09.06.202309.11.2023
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How Choteau area schools are tackling Montana’s teacher shortage

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Montana’s community choice school commission takes shape

Alex Sakariassen headshot white background by Alex Sakariassen 08.29.202308.30.2023
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Montana schools working to comply with new state laws

Alex Sakariassen headshot white background by Alex Sakariassen 08.25.202308.28.2023
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State superintendent Arntzen claims to have evidence for litter boxes in Montana schools

Alex Sakariassen headshot white background by Alex Sakariassen 08.21.202308.23.2023

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