Across the Board March 2021: Key Takeaways from the ALBOE Meeting
Recapping important education policy decisions for you
We’re continuing our monthly series dedicated to keeping you informed about key policy […]
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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.
Introducing Dr. Matt L. Smith, A+ Education Partnership’s new Vice President of Policy
This month, A+ Education Partnership welcomed our newest team member and lifelong educator, Matt L. Smith, Ed.L.D. Matt has joined […]
AT&T contributes $25,000 to DonorsChoose.org to Support Arts Programs Across Alabama
Birmingham, AL, May 9, 2019 — Efforts to keep local students connected to a positive future got a boost as […]
Leadership Matters | New Report Released
The Business Education Alliance (BEA), the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama (PARCA) and A+ have released a new report that examines the crucial role leadership plays in shaping educational outcomes.
Alabama Recognized for Pre-k Teacher Salary Parity
A new, national report on teacher salaries released this month highlights how Alabama’s First Class Pre-K program ensures teacher pay parity with public kindergarten teachers and other public school teachers in Alabama.
My Safari Through the Brain Forest
This summer I took a most fascinating trip through the Brain Forest in Montgomery. In its third year, the […]
Advocates Renew Call for Expansion of First Class Pre-K
Alabama School Readiness Alliance’s Pre-K Task Force to push for $20 million increase in upcoming legislative session.
On the […]
Children’s Issues at the Forefront as A+ Joins VOICES at Regional Meeting in Montgomery
A+ joined an important discussion about issues facing Alabama’s children – past and present – at the Montgomery regional meeting […]
