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Love’s New Education Job is Announced

By Beth Clayton Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY–Representative Jay Love (R-Montgomery) announced that he would be resigning effective August 1 to work on education policy in the private sector. However, at the time of his resignation, he did not share details about where he would be joining the payroll. At the Business Council of Alabama Governmental … Continued
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August 18, 2013
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Editorial: Who is Going to Make Money on the Flexibility Act?

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—Over the last three weeks one puzzling question has buzzed around the State House. That question is, why has the Speaker of the House pushed so relentlessly to secure the passage of the School Flexibility and Local Control Act of 2013? From bullying the republican caucus in the House … Continued
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February 25, 2013

API Speaks to Red Mountain Republicans

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter The Red Mountain Republicans met at Salvatore’s in Mountain Brook on Monday night.  The Speaker at the event was  Gary Palmer, President of the Alabama Policy Institute (API).  According to Palmer, API is Alabama’s version of the conservative Heritage Foundation. Palmer said that API is not opposed to any … Continued
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July 31, 2012

Educator Speaks Out About Charter Schools

Dear Mr. Britt, Your article was very interesting since I have not gotten to see Dr. Mabry in action. My only contact with him has been at AEA Board Meetings since I am a director on the board. I am a teacher of 25+ years, having taught in Mississippi and Alabama. I have a double … Continued
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May 7, 2012

Reader Speaks Out on Charter Schools

Dear Sir, I would like to weigh in on the charter school debate.  Let me state up front that I am a professional, and I graduated from a rural Alabama public school. If I understand the rhetoric surrounding education in general, what defines a successful education is the ability of the students within that educational … Continued
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April 16, 2012

AEA, Democrats Question Charter School Bill

By Susan Britt Alabama Political Reporter A bill known as the Education Options Act of 2012, HB541, will appear in Ways and Means Education Committee again on Tuesday. Several amendments and changes had been made to the bill before it passed committee on Thursday. According to Chairman Jay Love (R-Montgomery) the committee decided to include … Continued
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April 10, 2012

Charter Schools to offer choice for parents and students

By Bill BrittAlabama Political Reporter Nearing the top of the legislative agenda for the upcoming session will be school choice. Governor Bentley, Speaker Hubbard and President pro tem Marsh have all made passing legislation forming Charter Schools a priority for 2012.Education Chairperson Senator Dick Brewbaker (R-Elmore, Montgomery), will carry the bill in the Alabama Senate. … Continued
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January 18, 2012