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Legislation Not Helping Kids in Failing Schools as Promised

Education Matters By Larry Lee It is said that “confession is good for the soul.”  With this being the case, the legislators who wrote the Alabama Accountability Act in 2013 are now sleeping better. When this bill was written the people of Alabama were told over and over that the purpose was to “help kids … Continued
March 25, 2015

Politicians Offer Band-aid for Hemorrhage

Education Matters By Larry Lee Let’s say that Santa brought you a new chainsaw and in your haste to put it to work you gashed your leg severely. With blood gushing everywhere, do you holler for someone to bring you some band-aids? It’s doubtful. And more likely that after you scream for help, you immediately … Continued
March 2, 2015

Miracles Still Happen in Education

Education Matters By Larry Lee Contrary to what many think, miracles still happen these days. In fact, one just happened in Alabama concerning public education—though no one seemed to notice. I refer to recent news from the Alabama State Department of Education that four schools formerly on the “failing” school list were removed because of … Continued
February 16, 2015

Politicians Say the Darndest Things

Education Matters By Larry Lee Some of us can recall when Art Linkletter did a segment on his radio show called “Kids Say the Darndest Things.”  He would ask questions of children and in their wonderful innocence they would give answers that often made us laugh. I read or hear comments from politicians that deserve … Continued
January 26, 2015

Spinsters Cooking the Polls on Education

Education Matters By Larry Lee The word “spin” has several meanings.  Grandpa thinks it is what you do when you test drive a new car.  Grandma says it’s what the washing machine does.  And the soccer mom does it when she goes to the health club. But political types know it is the practice of … Continued
January 12, 2015

Education Matters: Elvis Has Now Left the Building

Education Matters By Larry Lee It was near the end of last school year when the note on the corner of the principal’s desk caught my eye. I was at Elberta Elementary school in Baldwin County.  The writer said that he had enjoyed school that year and he had learned a lot about Elvis. Whoa.  … Continued
December 29, 2014

Where are Bob’s Children? Education Matters

Education Matters By Larry Lee You have to tip your hat to Bob Riley’s Alabama Opportunity Scholarship Fund and the great job they do with public relations.  Hardly a day goes by without someone trying to convince us the best way to help kids in struggling schools is to take resources from them and give … Continued
November 21, 2014

Remembering Paul Hubbert – Education Matters

Educaction Matters By Larry Lee You can learn a lot by watching the rear end of a mule for hours on end. You learn the value of hard work. Really dirty, hot tiring work. You learn to be ever alert, praying that the plow you are manhandling will not find a hidden stump or rock, … Continued
October 16, 2014

Hodge Says , “School kids the rope in a political tug of war”

Education Matters By Larry Lee Kelli Hodge was speechless. She could not believe what she was hearing. And in her job as Dr. Kelli Hodge, superintendent of the Chambers County school system, she hears a great deal from employees, parents, elected officials, the public, etc. But this was different. She was at her regular Thursday … Continued
October 7, 2014