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Former Sen. Brewbaker supports Montgomery tax referendum 

If we want Montgomery to change for the better, we are all going to have to start living in our community rather than off of it.
October 22, 2020

Finally, state superintendent reverses course, weighs in on Washington County charter debacle

For months, state superintendent Eric Mackey has said he has no jurisdiction over the state charter school commission. However, as we have pointed out numerous times, the charter law of 2015 clearly says, “The department shall oversee the performance and effectiveness of all authorizers established under this act.” Furthermore, the guidelines written to govern the charter … Continued
June 6, 2019

Nick Sellers wins award at ARHA banquet

The 2018 Stars of the Industry award winners were announced on October 29 at the Grand Bohemian Hotel in Mountain Brook. The Alabama Restaurant and Hospitality Association host these awards to honor outstanding performance in the restaurant, lodging and tourism industry. Nick Sellers serves as the vice president of Alabama Power’s Mobile division. He served … Continued
November 9, 2018

Gov. Ivey playing politics with Sentance

By Larry Lee Education Matters Unfortunately, Governor Kay Ivey is now playing politics with our children.  Three weeks ago she said she did not know enough about the performance of State School Chief Mike Sentance to join State Board members in evaluating him  (By virtue of her office, she is President of the State Board). … Continued
August 13, 2017

Group Opposed to Marsh’s Controversial Tenure Reform Bill Starts Petition

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter   Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R from Anniston) has shared a couple of drafts of a controversial ‘tenure reform’ bill.  The 49 page Rewarding Advancement in Instruction and Student Excellence (RAISE) Act would two career tracks for new teachers and would fundamentally change how public school teachers are … Continued
January 20, 2016

Marsh Unveils Controversial Tenure Reform Bill

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh (R-Anniston) has unveiled his long awaited “tenure reform” bill. The 49 page Rewarding Advancement in Instruction and Student Excellence (RAISE) Act will fundamentally change how public school teachers are compensated in the State of Alabama moving forward. (This reporter could not find the … Continued
December 31, 2015