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Gov. Kay Ivey shares back-to-school message for Alabama students

Gov. Kay Ivey released a video message to encourage and inspire students and educators for the upcoming school year.

August 5, 2024

Once again, politicians win and educators lose

"So here we go again. A dog chasing his tail."

June 2, 2021

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week, and boy do they deserve it

"We honor our educators for the long hours and tireless (and often thankless) work they do."

May 6, 2021

In a dark year, ASU has been a bright spot

"From drive-up testing to vaccines in the community to vaccinating public school teachers, ASU has been a leader."

February 25, 2021

Marlowe named AEA executive director

Marlowe has served as the organization's interim executive director since 2019.

February 2, 2021

House passes Tier III retirement for education employees

Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill to expand retirement benefits for education employees. House Bill 76 is sponsored by State Representative Alan Baker (R-Brewton). Baker said that Tier III benefits for educators is necessary to encourage teachers to stay in education and to recruit new teachers to the state. Rep. Thomas Jackson … Continued

February 24, 2020

An open letter to Senator Del Marsh

Senator: While you and I could not disagree much more on what we need to do to help Alabama schools and educators, I have never questioned that you are a successful politician and businessman. You could have tremendous impact on education in this state–if you would listen to real educators and teachers instead of latching … Continued

January 13, 2020

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

July 29, 2019

We already know the danger of an appointed state school board

So, you want to appoint the state school board? According to Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh, all of the voting we’ve been doing to elect state school board members is one of the biggest problems with public education in Alabama, and he wants to stop it. The stupid voters have screwed this up enough … Continued

May 29, 2019

Supreme Court to hear AEA suit against PEEHIP

Wednesday, November 7 education employees will rally at the Alabama Supreme Court building in support of AEA’s 2016 lawsuit against PEEHIP. The Court is set to hear oral arguments in the case, Remington v. Swindle, involving the violation of Alabama’s Open Meetings Act which resulted in increased educator healthcare costs. The Alabama Education Association has … Continued

November 6, 2018