Education News in Alabama for June 14, 2010
- RESEARCH FINDING: SREB hails work of Ala. Governor’s Congress on School Leadership;
- State will bill BP for oil-spill related revenue losses;
- BLOG: Share your views;
- BLOG: Investing in teaching effectiveness to raise student achievement;
- A+ College Ready launches partnership with Impact Alabama.
RESEARCH FINDING:
SREB hails work of Ala. Governor’s Congress on School Leadership
The Southern Regional Education Board found that the Alabama Governor’s Congress on School Leadership deserves praise for results so far, including:
- Leadership standards that make it clear that principals should be instructional leaders.
- All 13 universities have redesigned their programs that prepare principals to better meet the needs of Alabama schools.
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State will bill BP for oil-spill related revenue losses
The oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico is reducing tax collections for Alabama’s public schools, says State Superintendent of Education Dr. Joe Morton. In consultation with outside experts, the department will gather specific data to measure lost revenues. The state will bill BP monthly for these lost dollars, Morton said.
State income and sales taxes are the biggest contributors to the state school budget, and these are declining with the drop in tourism and closed fisheries. The education budget was already battered by the overall economic downtown.
Morton vowed to sue if the state’s claim is not handled promptly.
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Investing in teaching effectiveness to raise student achievement
Cathy Gassenheimer writes this reflection on Douglas Reeves’ new book, “Transforming Professional Development into Student Results,” including Reeves’ 4 steps for ensuring impact from professional development.
A+ College Ready launches partnership with Impact Alabama
The CollegeFirst Summer Academic Institutes are designed to prepare high school students for the rigor of Advanced Placement math and science. Students receive 3 weeks of tutoring and mentoring from college students.
Read more about the Huntsville program here and the Birmingham program here.
