What the New COVID-19 Stimulus Package Means for K-12 Education in Alabama
New relief is on the way for Alabama’s public schools. A $900 billion dollar aid package was approved by […]
Economic Impact
Alabama Elementary Teachers Share Perspectives from the COVID Classroom
As many Alabama students are finishing up their first 9 weeks of school, we wanted to check in with teachers […]
First to Reopen: Lessons Learned in Saraland City Schools
Saraland City Schools in Mobile County was one of the first systems in Alabama to reopen schools (on 8/6/20) for in-person instruction this fall amid COVID-19. With many other districts planning to reopen in the coming weeks, we wanted to highlight how one district did it. We spoke with Superintendent Dr. Aaron Milner and other district/school leaders about the decision to reopen and how school has gone for the first 8 weeks.
Schools Reopen: Overcoming the Equity Challenges of COVID-19
The reality of schooling in America looks vastly different than it did at the beginning of last school year. COVID-19 […]
Budget Watch: Alabama Legislature PASSES 2021 Education Trust Fund Budget
UPDATE Saturday, May 9, 2020
The full Alabama Senate convened this morning to vote on the Senate version of the […]
Alabama’s Schools and Students Have an Important Role to Play in the U.S. Census This Year
Every 10 years the U.S. Census determines how many representatives each state gets in Congress, and how billions of dollars in federal funding gets spent. Schools, roads, and other important things in Alabama will gain – or lose – funding over the next 10 years depending on this official population tally. Governor Ivey and the Alabama Counts organization are urging educators and schools to get our students involved!
Urge the Alabama Legislature to Support Computer Science Education For All Students
Written by Mark Dixon President, A+ Education Partnership
What are the jobs of the future, and how […]
Making the Right Investments Now Can Pay Huge Dividends for Alabama Down the Road
“You get what you pay for.”
This old adage may hold true when it comes to the investments of public […]
Report on Education in Alabama Brings Hope for Future
A recent report on education in Alabama, “Obstacles Into Opportunities: A 90% High School Graduation Rate in […]
STEM: A “Must” Opportunity for Students, and for Alabama
Birmingham is ranked 36th among the nation’s 100 largest metro areas in number of jobs in the fields of science, […]
