Stop trying to steal our kids’ learning
Books provide us with an opportunity to grow and learn. Some people are determined to steal that from our kids.
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See recent postsWe’re exceptional at killing kids with guns
Gun violence recently surpassed vehicle crashes as the No.1 killer of children aged 1 through 17.
CDC approves COVID boosters for kids 12-17
About 5 million children are now eligible for boosters, but in Alabama, the percentage of vaccinated school-aged children remains very low.
FDA authorizes Pfizer’s COVID vaccine for use with kids 5 to 11
A CDC advisory committee is to debate the vaccine for those younger children on Tuesday. The CDC director will have final say.
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See recent postsA real victory for transgender kids
"Even the conservative U.S. Supreme Court has more respect for transgender kids than some in the Alabama Legislature."
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See recent postsThe blackest Black Friday ever
"The coming weeks are going to be difficult, no doubt about that."
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See recent postsParents are being asked to gamble their family’s safety over reopening schools. Don’t.
The only reason we’re in this boat is because weak politicians, bowing to the ignorance of selfish people over the expertise and knowledge of doctors and scientists, refused to take hard, necessary steps for the proper lengths of time.
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See recent posts“I Just Feel So Unnecessary”
Once again I show my age because the headline quote was a favorite of the country musician-comic known as Stringbean. Years ago he was a regular on the Grand Ole Opry and later on the TV show, Hee Haw. His words definitely seem to fit the world of public schools we deal with each and … Continued
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See recent postsMore choice for education
Fellow Alabamians, we must begin expanding private schools and charter schools. We should begin providing more school choice and option vouchers to kids in poorly performing schools. Additionally, the same failing and poorly performing schools should be closed. Further, we must have an open and frank discussion concerning the negative impact of the current education … Continued
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See recent postsAs Alabamians send other states’ kids to college, Ivey and ALGOP have no interest in education lottery
The lines snaked out of the gas station doors and around the building in some spots. At others, there was just a steady flow of people in and out for the past three days, usually a lengthy wait at the counter. Alabama residents were playing the lottery. Right over state lines, Alabamians stood in line … Continued