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Tests are a part of life

By Mary Scott Hunter No one likes standardized tests. My kids don’t. But the truth is, just like in life, tests are a necessary part of school. In a couple of months your child and his or her classmates will take the ACT Aspire. It’s a scene that will repeat itself in classrooms and gymnasiums … Continued
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February 23, 2017
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“A Time Such as This”

By Mary Scott Hunter Representative, Alabama Board of Education Recent news about the proposed 777x suggests the North Alabama workforce is somehow unprepared to build airplanes. However, I can assuredly say that the focus of Education from PreK through the Community College level and beyond has been on preparing a skilled and technically competent workforce, … Continued
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December 11, 2013
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American Dream 101

By Mary Scott Hunter Representative-Alabama Board of Education, District 8 Working for the Outcome – Prosperity: I came across a line in my Sunday School reading of Mike Slaughter’s book Shiny Gods, “Work is not primarily for the income; we work for the outcome.”  Beyond mere income, the benefits of Work are spiritual, moral, and generational.  Steady work in a good … Continued
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November 13, 2013
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Stay the Course

By Mary Scott Hunter Representative-Alabama Board of Education, District 8   In 1979 my father played his last NFL season as a quarterback for the Detroit Lions.  My family moved to Birmingham, Michigan just outside of Detroit, and I entered the first grade of our local public elementary school.   At that time, Michigan was … Continued
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September 13, 2013
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My Republican Party!

By Mary Scott Hunter Representative-Alabama Board of Education, District 8 I was born in 1972. I have some vague memories of President Carter. I remember on TV the long lines of Americans out of work seeking welfare. I remember my friend Kim who’s Daddy was “laid off,” and she told me her Mom cried because … Continued
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August 23, 2013
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Alabama Career and College Ready Standards – Leading to Prosperity

By Mary Scott Hunter and Tracy Roberts We decided to write this opinion together because there is some concern in some corners about the strength and independence of the curriculum standards in our state.  We believe that Alabamians have every reason to be optimistic about student achievement in Alabama if we stay the course with rigorous … Continued
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February 18, 2013

“Save the Alabama Trust Fund”

By Mary Scott Hunter Special Interests in Alabama are urging their employees to vote “Yes” for an amendment to the Alabama Constitution this September 18, 2012.  A “yes” vote will draw down the Alabama Trust Fund (an investment fund of proceeds from state oil and gas leases) by $435 million over three years.  The measure … Continued
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August 27, 2012