Education News in Alabama

2008 News

September 30, 2008

• Yes We Can improve schools in our communities
• Do you want to try The Community Engagement Experience?
• NMSI: Alabama working hard to reverse workforce trend
• Boaz boast best MS principal in nation
• Learning lessons from Alabama's top rural schools
• Research Finding: Coaches build teaching skills in middle schools

September 17, 2008

• Closing the Gap by Making Sure All Students Learn at High Levels - George Hall Elementary (Mobile) by the numbers
• Research Finding: $2 Billion Problem — Third of U.S. College Students Need Remediation
• Is It Right for the Kid in the Chair?
• Alabama Communities are Working for Better Schools

• Recommended Reading
• Alabama Teachers Say Mentoring Works for New Teachers
• Alliance Seeks Executive Director

September 3, 2008

• More Alabama students take AP exams – and succeed!
• A+ College Ready schools increase AP enrollment 134 percent
• Law enforcement says pre-k will help combat violent crime
• National reformers call for more time for learning, performance pay and expanded public school choice
• State's positive trends continue on ACT
• Research Finding: Reshape teacher pay to boost student learning

August 7 , 2008

• Alabama schools make progress
• What does it take to turn around struggling schools?
• Superintendents Leaders Network announced
• Research Finding: Southern schools making academic gains
• Alabama pre-k grows
• Pre-k program to add math, science lessons
• Grant opportunity

July 16, 2008

• Distance learning to reach every Alabama high school
• Dothan debuts community partnership with schools
• "Yes We Can! Birmingham" starts foundation
• Alabama pre-K advocates win national award
• HIPPY helps parents support learning
• Research Finding: Research-based approach to discipline benefits students, teachers 
• Job opening

July 2, 2008

• Research Finding: Students learning more since NCLB, Achievement gaps shrinking
• National survey shows strong support for pre-k
• SREB says Alabama makes progress on education goals
• Examples of Excellence:
• Employers, higher ed can build case for demanding high school classes

June 17, 2008

• Insider's look at hard work of transforming schools
• New budget: as good as it gets
• Research finding: State's projected graduation rate improves
• 100 Prospective teachers win scholarships
• Leadership development opportunity for superintendents
• Alabama School Readiness Alliance launches new website
• RSA: 60 percent of jobs require more than HS diploma
• Alabama Reading Initiative's secret ingredient?
• Fast help for struggling students benefits children, school budgets

May 28, 2008

• Critical need for an education budget
• Worth Repeating
• Top high schools ranked
• Roundup: Advanced Placement buzz
• Research Finding: How to strengthen learning in math

May 13, 2008

• More Students Will Pursue Toughest Diploma
• Alabama Moves Ahead at a Strong Pace on School Leadership, SREB Says
• Education is 2nd Career for New Teacher of the Year
• Research Finding: 'Teach For America' Teachers More Effective
• More from Alabama Teaching & Learning Conditions Survey
• Network Digs into 'Passion-Based Learning'

April 30, 2008

• Mobile's George Hall Elementary wins National School Change Award
• Alabama, Riley lauded in new pre-k report
• Public-private partnership to strengthen science instruction
• State Board of Education Update

April 17, 2008

• Community leaders say 'Yes We Can!'
• Research Finding: Instruction, instruction, instruction
• NIEER: Alabama pre-k tops in quality again
• 8th graders set state record with writing scores
• State Board of Education Update: Bice named new deputy state superintendent

April 1, 2008

• Education Summit next week in Birmingham: Engaging Communities, the Key to Better Schools
• Research Finding: Community Engagement leads to stronger schools
• Learn more about how schools, school systems are doing
• Proposed education budget protects K-12 progress
• State Board of Education Update: More discussion of stronger graduation requirements

March 18, 2008

• Boosting Grad Requirements Is Growing Trend
• Book Hails Alabama as National Model
• Ache: Alabama Should Coordinate Education, From Pre-K To Ph.D
• Kati Haycock on APT
• Results Of Take 20 Survey Released
• Alabama's Teachers On Professional Development
• And More…

March 4, 2008

• Alabama leaders get praise, encouragement from top national expert
• State Board of Education Update: Teaching and Learning Survey, Graduation Requirements
• Scaling up changes in schools

February 19, 2008

• A+ College Ready Names Pioneering Program Schools
• RESEARCH FINDING: Program Like A+ College Ready Succeeds in Texas
• How Do Alabama's Large Systems Stack Up?
• Deadline Extended For Teacher Survey
• Pre-K Grant Writing Workshops
• Low-cost Grant Writing Workshops in East Alabama
• And More...

January 29, 2008

• Torchbearer Schools Light the Way
• Alabama Power, Regions Invest in A+ College Ready
• Mobile's Community-Driven Success
• Leaders Listen to Teachers through Take 20
• First Class Pre-K Coalition Grows
• And More...

January 15, 2008

• Communities Can Boost Their Schools, Fight Poverty
• Research Finding: Alabama Makes Progress
• SREB Praises Alabama's Investments in Principals
• New State-Sponsored Scholarships for Prospective Teachers
• Stronger Financial Accountability
• And More...

2007 News

December 19, 2007

• Inside Look: Struggling Schools Move Up
• More National Praise for Alabama's Reading Gains
• Growing 'First Class', Alabama's Pre-K Program
• Alabama 12th in Nation
• Research Finding: Both Quality, Equity Possible
• And More...

November 14, 2007

• Older Children Succeed with Alabama Reading Initiative
• Alabama 'Very Competitive Nationally'
• Research Finding: South leads nation in prekindergarten, more work needed to ensure all children are ready for school
• State Board of Education Update: Goodbye to Katherine Mitchell
• And More...

November 6, 2007

• Greenville's 'Mrs. J' Makes USA Today's All-USA Teacher Team - And teaching excellence in Homewood too
• Research Finding: Schools Should Change to Prepare Children for Changing World, Americans Say - Alabama schools leading the way
• State Board of Education Update: Budget Pressure, Bible Textbook and Teacher Scholarships
• APT's State of Our Schools

October 18, 2007

• Hundreds of schools honored in second rewards phase
• User-friendly data on Alabama schools
• A+ College Ready seeks AP Directors
• Research Finding: 'The Proficiency Illusion'
• And More...

October 3, 2007

• Schools for a Flat World
• Alabama's 'Phenomenal' Progress in Reading
• Research Finding: Common Themes in Successful High School Reforms
• Why Teachers Leave Teaching & What's Being Done About It
• The Power of One Demanding Class
• And More...

September 25, 2007

• Alabama Leads the Nation
• Hard Work Pays Off
• Next Steps
• And More...

September 19, 2007

• A+ lands $13.2 million grant to boost Advanced Placement (AP) Programs
• Schools get $ rewards when children learn more
• NGA showcases math, science education in Alabama
• State Board of Education Update
• Examples of Excellence
• And More...

August 28, 2007

• Alabama's Trailblazing Schools
• Making Sense of Accountability & AYP
• Alabama Launches Mentoring Program for Teachers
• Wanted: Innovative High School
• State Board of Education Update
• And More...

July 18, 2007

• Many Parents Would Not Urge Their Kids to Become Teachers
• Research Findings: 'Much of Learning Gap Blamed on Summer' aka 'The Harry Potter Divide'
• Filling the Summer Void
• 1 in 4 College Freshmen Need Remediation
• Good Reads
• And More...

July 3, 2007

• Weak Courses Mean Many Good Students Aren't Ready for College-Level Work
• Worth Repeating
• Research Finding: Students Learning More Since NCLB
• State Board of Education Update: Fiscal Accountability & Online Courses
• Examples of Excellence
• And More...

June 19, 2007

• New Education Budget Makes Many Key Investments in Teaching, Learning
• State to Borrow $ for School Facilities
• Research Finding: Diplomas Count 2007
• Free Access to Diplomas Count
• State Board of Education Update: Special Ed & Vending Machines
• Where is Education in the Presidential Campaigns?
• And More...

May 30, 2007

• Best High Schools Have High Expectations for All Students: Tough AP, IB Classes Build 'Academic Muscle'
• Leadership Is Key Ingredient
• Alabama Makes Cut for AP Grant
• What's Your Vote on Performance Pay for Teachers?
• State Board of Education Update: Engineering Academies, Vending Machines & Special Ed
• Good Read: 'Give Students Skills for World of Work'
• And More...

May 16, 2007

• Harman's 'Most Amazing Journey'
• State Board of Education Update
• What's Up @ A+?

May 1, 2007

• A+ Names Top 10 Investments in Teaching, Learning
• Two Newspapers Back A+'s Top 10
• Arise: Consolidating Schools Doesn't Save $
• Top Teachers Urge Performance Pay
• State Board of Education Update: International Baccalaureate, Hiring Elected Officials & Foundation Program
• and more...

April 23, 2007

• Alabamians Love Pre-K, Research Shows
• National Pre-K Advocate Visits B'Ham, BCA Leaders
• Davis Hears Input on NCLB, Morton Says It Has Been Good for AL
• Research Finding: High-Quality Teaching Practices Rare in Elementary Schools
• State Board of Education Update: School Leadership, Quality Teaching & NCLB
• Announcements: Grant, Award Opportunities
• and more...

March 27, 2007

• Alabama's Pre-K Scores Perfect 10
• Pre-K Grows Across U.S.
• Research Finding: Inadequate Education More Costly to Society Than Good Schools
• Advice for Community Groups
• Riley, Top Teachers Want Performance Pay
• The Challenge of Reducing Class Size in a Teacher Shortage
• ASU Dropout Prevention Conference
• and more...

March 9, 2007

• U.S. Officials Tout Success of Alabama's Reading Programs
• Riley Pushes Ways to Strengthen Teaching
• 'More Common Sense Than Magic,' Haycock Says
• Research Finding: High School Seniors Ill-Prepared for Future
• Grant Opportunity for School Libraries
• and more...

March 1, 2007

• Sessions Wants Extra Reading Help for Older Students
• Building Schools of the Future
• AMSTI Grows, gains Notice
• Research Finding: Students Learn More with Tap Reforms
• State Unveils New Tool for Teachers
• Two Chances to Learn About Pre-K
• Professional Development on Arts Education
• School-Reform Expert Visits Birmingham
• and more...

February 14, 2007

• Sophisticated Teaching and Learning in Bibb, Talladega Counties
• Recruiting Future Educators Through Career/Tech
• Research Finding: Teachers Report Record Job Satisfaction
• Timely Insight on School Facilities
• Talladega County Listens to Students
• 5th Graders Think Nanotechnolgy Could Help Diabetics
• and more...

January 30, 2007

• Children Learn More When Teachers Paid Incentives Linked to Student Achievement
• Teachers Wanted
• Certification Does Not Guarantee Effective Teaching
• Pre-K Makes a Difference
• Simple Step to Help Children Develop
• School Official: Mandatory Start Date Bad for Kids
• and more...

January 17, 2007

• 'Mockingbird' Proves Rich Learning Learning Experience
• Research Finding: State Reforms Promising, But Kids Face Long Odds
• Access Edweek for Free
• By the Numbers: National Board Certified Teachers
• Research Finding: State AYP Standards Too Low
• and more...

2006 News

December 21, 2006

• Panel Recommends Ways to Strengthen Teaching
• Research Findings: Cutting Drop Out Rate Could Save Billions on Healthcare
• Future Engineers Tackle 'Laundry Quandary'
• Gipson Leads Regional Panel
• Some Grads Not Ready for College
• Dothan Explores Career Academies
• State Board of Education Update
• Worth Repeating
• Examples of Excellence

November 28, 2006

• Listen to Students
• Research Findings: U.S. Children Starved for Basic Supports
• Examples of Excellence
• State Partners with OSHA
• Birmingham News Notices Engineering Program
• Alabama Best Practices Center Update

November 14, 2006

• Voters Back Stable School Funding
• Davis Spotlights Alabama Schools Making a Difference
• Research Findings
• Examples of Excellence
• Debunking the Rhetoric
• State Board of Education Update
• All Re-Elected to State School Board
• Roundtable Recognized

November 1, 2006

• Voters to Decide School Funding Issue
• Top Teachers Win Cash
• Maddox Named Tech Leader of the Year
• Research Findings
• BCA Praises State's Career/Tech Programs

October 17, 2006

• Nearly 700 schools honored in second rewards phase
• Austin, Calcedeaver elementaries win Blue Ribbons
• Funding increases proposed
• Superintendents matter

September 26, 2006

• Mobile County schools earn big checks
• Alabama’s AP scores, participation rise
• SAT scores hold steady despite changes to college entrance exam
• State Board of Education update

August 29, 2006

• Class of 2006's ACT scores
• State Board of Education update: rewards, financial accountability and part-time teachers
• Starting from scratch
• Spotlight on Kinterbish Junior High School
• Calcedeaver, Vestavia Hills East and Wrights Mill Road elementary schools tapped for national honor

June 12, 2006

• National Report Praises Teachers and Alabama Reading Initiative
• Alabama Schools Awarded $3 Million
• National Report: State Standards for World History
• Alabama Teacher Wins National Fellowship

May 30, 2006

• 2006 Alabama Teacher of the Year
• 2006 Torchbearer Schools
• Powerful Conversations Quarterly Meeting
• Year 1: ABPC's 21st Century Learning Initiative

April 6 , 2006

• 2006 Assessment Timelines
• Update on State Distance Learning Program
• Recently Released Reports

March 17 , 2005

• FY07 Education Budget Sent To Governor Riley
• Governor's Summit on Math & Science Education
• New State Courses Of Study
• Reports Highlight Importance Of Rigorous Curriculum and Student Support in High Schools
• High School Dropouts - The Silent Epidemic

February 22, 2005

• Teacher Testing
• FY07 Education Budget Passes in the House
• Promoting Math and Science in K-12 Education

January 25 , 2006

• Quality Counts 2006
• RMC Reports on Alabama's Reading Success
• State Board of Education Update

2005 News

December 20, 2005

• Rewarding Performance in Alabama Schools
• State Board of Education Update
• Fordham Institute State of State Science Standards 2005

October 18, 2005

• Outstanding Educators Symposium
• State Board of Education Update
• Hurricane Katrina Relief

September 27, 2005

• State Board of Education Update
• Governor's Reading Summit
• Teaching Quality

September 12, 2005

• Hurricane Katrina - A National Education Crisis
• Alabama's Response to Hurricane Katrina
• State Board of Education Update
• Outstanding Programs of the Year

July 21, 2005

• A+ Education Foundation, Alabama Best Practices Center awarded major grants
• State Board of Education Update

June 14, 2005

• West Jasper Elementary School Receives Sixth Annual National Change Award
• Setting the Record Straight

June 8, 2005 - Special Edition

May 16, 2005

May 2, 2005

April 15, 2005

March 28, 2005

February 28, 2005

February 14, 2005

February 4, 2005

2004 News

December 10, 2004

November 22, 2004

November 2, 2004

October 18, 2004

August 27, 2004

August 13, 2004

August 9, 2004

July 16, 2004

June 14, 2004

May 28, 2004

April 30, 2004

April 9, 2004

March 19, 2004

March 5, 2004

February 23, 2004

February 6, 2004

January 23, 2004

January 9, 2004