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The Montgomery schools con game

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter There’s a con taking place in Montgomery. OK, maybe I should be more specific, since cons aren’t exactly rare in this town. Ed Richardson and the Alabama State Department of Education are conning you. The interim state schools superintendent has you watching the exploding card trick over there as … Continued
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December 21, 2017
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Analysis: Why a city-run school system is a bad idea for Montgomery

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The City of Montgomery is planning to study the idea of creating a city-operated school system, moving from the current county system. It is nothing more than window dressing meant to appease the business community. It is the latest in a long line of “fixes” for the troubled Montgomery … Continued
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August 7, 2017
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A further look at revelations in final report on scheme to smear Pouncey

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter A recently exposed internal investigation by the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE), alleges five individuals devised a “scheme” in July of 2016, to deny Dr. Craig Pouncey a fair chance of being selected as the State Superintendent of the Department of Education. The internal investigation also found that … Continued
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June 26, 2017
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Sentance at least deserves a fair shot

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Poor Michael Sentance. For the better part of two hours on Wednesday afternoon, at a special called state school board meeting, Alabama’s schools chief was subjected to a barrage of complaints from the board members who serve as his boss. The complaints ranged from the issues with communication between … Continued
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March 9, 2017

The beginning of the end for Michael Sentance?

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter “It’s a mess.” That’s the way a longtime employee at the Alabama State Department of Education described the last few months since Michael Sentance took over as State Superintendent of schools in August. That person was not alone in criticism of Sentance and his management style. At least a … Continued
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March 8, 2017

State Dept. of Education planning takeover of Montgomery schools

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter The Alabama State Department of Education is poised to take over the Montgomery County school system, numerous sources, including Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange and a Montgomery County school board member, have told The Alabama Political Reporter. Montgomery officials are scheduled to meet with new State Superintendent Michael Sentance on Jan. … Continued
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January 3, 2017

Agenda Released For ALSDE Meetings

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–The Alabama State Department of Education Executive Board will meet at 9:30 a.m. in the Gordon Persons Building. The Executive Board’s work session will immediately follow the board meeting. The first item on the agenda for the Executive Board meeting will be the election of the Vice President and … Continued
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July 9, 2013