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Sleeping with the Enemy: Republican Elitists Join Ranks 
with Liberal Education Reformists 
under the Guise of School Board Flexibility

By Dr. Randy Brinson
 Chairman, AL CCA Almost 20 years ago, during Governor Fob James Administration, a group named A+, was actively lobbying the legislature to enact Outcomes Based Education. Under this model, children would be educated to perform certain tasks, rather than master specific subject matter such as mathematics, history, English and the sciences. … Continued
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February 19, 2013

Governor Creates Task Force to Improve Alabama Education

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter On Tuesday, Alabama Governor Robert Bentley (R) announced the creation of a task force with the goal of helping students be better prepared for successful careers. The Governor’s College & Career Ready Task Force will bring together educators and the business community in a united effort to improve Alabama … Continued
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January 16, 2013
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How to Make Our Schools Safer

By Representative Johnny Mack Morrow and House Minority Leader Craig Ford Most of us have always taken for granted that our children are safe at school. None of us are ever prepared to hear about what happened last month in Newtown, Connecticut or at Columbine High School almost 14 years ago. Schools should be a … Continued
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January 8, 2013

Group Says Alabama Needs to Grow its Skilled Workforce

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Montgomery, Alabama — Expanding our skilled workforce is key to creating new jobs in Alabama according to JobKeeper Alliance, a job-focused nonprofit organization. The group also says that overcoming commonly held misconceptions about manufacturing and skilled trade jobs is an obstacle that must be overcome. The skilled workforce is … Continued
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June 7, 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