Advocates demand answers for why special education is not in incentive bill
According to a study, teacher shortages in Alabama schools are critical in math, science and special education.
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See recent postsWhen it comes to education, too many legislators just don’t get it
"We’re simply tinkering around the edges. Just moving the deck chairs on the Titanic."
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See recent postsBill would allow schools to turn away special needs students. That’s not the worst of it
"The bill, sponsored by Del Marsh, is the latest in a long line that takes from public schools and students that can least afford it."
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See recent postsPublic school teachers have been heroes during the pandemic. Treat them like it
"Once again, the lone line of defense for American school children is the public school teacher."
Support for online education is growing among both Republicans and Democrats
The 2020 Education Next Survey revealed that support for online education is growing sharply, according to new results released this week. Approval of school choice recorded its highest level of support across both political parties. The 14th annual Education Next survey shows that parents are willing to let their high school students complete nearly half … Continued
Corinth, Mississippi, is the scenario that school superintendents must be prepared for
Many Alabama school systems will resume in-person classes later this month. Corinth, Mississippi, rushed ahead to open classes and already there are positive tests for the coronavirus, and more than 100 students are now in quarantine. This is the fear that every school superintendent in the country will have to face when making the decision … Continued
ALSDE: Accreditation issues with virtual school provider won’t affect Alabama delivery
SchoolsPLP’s claims of accreditation on their website — by Cognia, AdvancED, California A-G and the NCAA — all appear to be bogus.
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See recent postsAnalysis | There’s a better plan for reopening schools — if Alabama leaders will use it
Maybe there will be a plan for reopening schools after all. A bipartisan group of lawmakers is set to meet with Gov. Kay Ivey’s staff on Tuesday morning to discuss an ambitious and comprehensive plan to reopen Alabama’s public schools that would see every school in the state get a new, stand-alone nurses station, a … Continued
Sessions calls on Birmingham to reverse decision against the Church of the Highlands
Wednesday, former U.S. Senator and current Senate candidate Jeff Sessions (R-Alabama) said that actions taken against the Church of the Highlands “Represent an attack on both religious liberty and freedom of speech.” “The actions taken by the Birmingham Housing Authority and the Birmingham Board of Education against the Church of the Highlands represent an attack … Continued
When public schools reopen, nurses could be the key to combating coronavirus
When Alabama’s public schools open their doors to students in the fall, there will be one group of people on the front lines, entrusted with the monumental task of identifying and isolating potentially sick students and tracing their contact with other students. School nurses. The already overworked and underappreciated (and usually under-compensated) nurses that care … Continued