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Public trust in scientists rises, according to poll

The number of Americans who think scientists act in the public’s best interest is up from 2016, but the public is divided along party lines over views on scientific objectivity, research quality and trust of the scientific method.   While 57 percent of Americans say they have mostly positive views of environmental research scientists there are … Continued
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August 6, 2019

Troy chancellor praises Dial’s tenure as trustee president

Gerald Dial has presided over his last board of trustees meeting at Troy University.  The longtime Troy trustee and former state senator has turned the gavel over to Beasley Allen partner Gibson Vance after eight years as board president that saw substantial growth for the university.  “He has served the university well and demonstrated through … Continued
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August 6, 2019
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Analysis | Alabama’s charter school law has a number of problems

The Alabama charter school law is an absolute mess, filled with loopholes and nonexistent instructions that make it possible, if not likely, that the state will endure countless bad charter schools that rob taxpayers and leave Alabama school children worse off.  Those were not the words of Alabama superintendent Eric Mackey.  But you could draw … Continued
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July 30, 2019

Ivey moves to revamp failing education system with “Strong Start, Strong Finish”

Unencumbered by the political temerity that immobilizes many leaders in Montgomery, Gov. Kay Ivey is rapidly moving forward on a few big agenda items, including rebuilding the state’s aging infrastructure and reforming its barbaric prison system. But nowhere has Ivey shown more laser-like focus than on Alabama’s underperforming education system. Over the last two years, … Continued
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July 29, 2019

Pre-K program lowers discipline rates for students’ middle and high school years

New research suggests students who have participated in Alabama’s First Class Pre-K program, a voluntary, public early education program, are about half as likely to have disciplinary problems throughout their school careers than students who didn’t participate in the program.  The analysis was conducted by the First Class Pre-K Research Evaluation Team, a multi-disciplinary group … Continued
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July 29, 2019

ASU celebrates 152nd birthday party

On Thursday, Alabama State University is celebrating the 152nd anniversary of it’s founding as well as Alabama’s Bicentennial year as a state with a ceremony, over 200 excited kids, and cake. President Quinton Ross and others will speak at the event and that will be followed by music and the eating of the birthday cake. … Continued
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July 17, 2019

Opinions on higher education revealed in new survey

A Third Way survey found that Alabamians want greater accountability with their higher education institutions. Ninety-four percent of survey respondents agreed that the skills required in today’s job market are different than in the past, a belief that may be tied to the large majority of respondents that think college is still a beneficial investment.  … Continued
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July 11, 2019