Across the Board June 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 […]
Tag: College and Career Ready
The Literacy Act: Don’t Prematurely Delay What’s Working
We have been sharing the same message since the inception of the Alabama Literacy Act in 2019: the law […]
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 […]
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 […]
Teacher Voices: “Our Standards Are Helping Students Flourish and Contribute Wherever They Go” by Zestlan Simmons, 2018-19 Alabama Teacher of the Year
The mastery of new, more rigorous standards has been challenging for many students, says the 2018-19 Alabama Teacher of the Year Zestlan Simmons, but “thanks to a steady process of guided practice and constant feedback” many more students are turning the corner – gaining the skills and knowledge they need to become informed citizens ready to flourish and contribute to the world.
A+ College Ready Announces New Support for Coordinators
“I have an idea.”
As a leader, nothing excites me more than hearing team members tell me they have […]
New ACT Assessments a Game Changer for Alabama Students
The Alabama State Department of Education held a media briefing April 9th to explain the state’s new student standardized assessment […]
Alabama’s Looming Drops in Test Scores
Alabama is implementing a new generation of standardized tests that will provide more clarity for students, parents, teachers, administrators and […]
We Have GRIT! Do You?
A common question many teachers receive from parents these days is, “What is the big deal about Common Core?” They […]
Madison City Schools are an Open Book on Common Core
On May 22nd, officials and educators in the Madison City School system hosted an Educational Information Expo for anyone who […]
