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 […]
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Budget Watch: AL Legislature PASSES 2022 ETF Budget
It’s that time of year again! The 2021 Alabama Legislative Session began on February 2nd, and during the session important […]
A+ College Ready Announces the addition of statewide Middle School Pilot Program
During the 2020-2021 school year, A+ College Ready, in partnership with the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE), will be […]
Students Lead Their Own Learning in ‘Maker Space’
We can learn something new every day when we open our minds, explore, observe, question, and reflect. I was able to see this process in action recently when I visited a local school.
Stop Asking for Permission: Imagined Barriers to School Improvement
Sometimes people get used to hearing “no” so often, that they stop asking. Whether real or perceived, educators often believe […]
Alabama Best Practices Being Shared Nationally
The Alabama Best Practices Center (ABPC), is in the national spotlight!
Phi Delta Kappan, the national professional association for educators, […]
Woodlawn Innovation Zone Proposed in Birmingham
The Woodlawn Foundation in Birmingham recently presented a bold and comprehensive education program to the city’s Board of Education, called […]
The School Flexibility Bill Would Not Allow Charter Schools. Here’s Why.
There’s been a fair amount of discussion regarding whether the Local School Control Flexibility Act is another method of allowing […]
Two AL Schools Named Intel Schools of Distinction
Out of only five schools recognized nationally, two of Intel Corporation’s Schools of Distinction for 2012 are in Alabama; George […]
Youth Converts Culture
A remarkable transformation took place in Perry County this summer in a group of students and teachers, who for one […]
