PARCA Report: 2023 high school seniors set record for college and career readiness
College and career readiness rates rose significantly in 2023 but graduation rates remain below pre-pandemic highs.
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Following Surgeon General warning, Britt pushes social media age restriction
The bill would prohibit social media companies from allowing children under the age of 13 to use their platform.
PARCA: Average ACT scores, college readiness dropped for class of 2022
Average scores are down from a pre-pandemic high for the class of 2017.
Several Alabama schools significantly improve ACT scores
The Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama published ACT results for Alabama’s graduating high school class of 2018, showing large improvement from several schools. Pike County School System, Montevallo High School, Opp High School and Homewood High School and System showed some of the largest improvement in average ACT scores among Alabama schools between 2015 … Continued
Ivey announces funding for 41 new Pre-K through 3rd Grade Integrated Approach to Early Learning
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey and the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education announced on Tuesday that 41 new classrooms will be funded through the Pre-K through 3rd Grade Integrated Approach to Early Learning. “Alabama children have reaped the benefits of our nationally recognized First Class Pre-K program, and our P-3 program works to build upon … Continued
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See recent postsDel Marsh and his standard repeal farce
One of the definitions of “farce” is “an empty or patently ridiculous act, proceeding or situation.” I can think of no better example than the effort by Sen. Del Marsh to repeal the Alabama College & Career Ready standards. First, Marsh was a staunch supporter of these standards. In an article by the Business Council … Continued
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See recent postsHouse takes steps to rebuild our military
Over the last year and a half, our unified government has taken big steps to unleash our economy and foster growth here in the United States. Because of this work, our economy is strong today. In fact, since the enactment of our historic tax overhaul six months ago, more than one million new jobs have … Continued
Only 71 percent of Alabama high school seniors are college/career ready
A new report from Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama shows that there is still a sizable gap between Alabama’s graduation rate and the number of students who are considered college and career ready even though the gap has improved. The report looks at state educational statistics for last year’s graduating class of 2017. While … Continued
Even after two years, The People v Michael G. Hubbard is not over
Sunday, June 10, marked two years since former Speaker of the House Mike Hubbard was convicted on 12 felony counts of violating the State Ethics Act. He remains free on appeal. It has been well over a year since the State’s Court of Criminal Appeals received final briefs in his case. The court has failed … Continued
Diplomas of Duplicity
By Andrew A. Yerbey Two weeks ago, Tommy Bice announced his plans to step down as Alabama’s superintendent of education. Reflecting on his tenure, Bice singled out one accomplishment with especial pride: the nearly 90 perfect graduation rate of public school students in Alabama. This is not, however, an accomplishment that should be celebrated: it … Continued