school choice

Education

School “choice” in one of the most segregated, unequal systems in the country

De facto segregation persists, with Birmingham public schools ranking among the least integrated and most unequal in the country.

April 5, 2023

What is “school choice”? LEAD Academy is the perfect example

There is no better example of the disaster that unregulated, undefined "school choice" can bring than Montgomery's first charter school.

March 20, 2023

Alabama House Democrats unveil agenda for 2023 Legislative Session

The agenda includes lofty aims such as repealing the state's abortion law and permitless carry law.

March 7, 2023

School choice? OK, let’s do it

Real school choice is an excellent idea. But what's being pushed by the right isn't school choice, it's segregation.

January 25, 2023

Sen. Katie Britt celebrates School Choice Week

Britt co-sponsored a resolution that would formally designate this week as “National School Choice Week.”

January 25, 2023

New Hoover Rep. Mike Shaw seeks to consider unintended consequences of legislation

Shaw has spent 30 years in the technology sector as well as six years on the Hoover City Council.

January 19, 2023

Hulsey brings perspective to Legislature’s focus on mental health expansion

Hulsey's son is on the autism spectrum, and she worked to ensure law enforcement approach people with "invisible disabilities" appropriately.

December 2, 2022

“Parents’ choice” bill passes committee over concerns from critics

Opponents criticized the amount of money the bill will draw from the ETF as well as investing public dollars into private schools not subject to state standards.

February 3, 2022

Alabama Education Association warns against “Parent’s Choice” bill

Sen. Del Marsh's bill would cost the Education Trust Fund approximately $420 million.

February 1, 2022

Dean Odle campaigns in Fultondale

Dean Odle is running in the Republican primary for governor of Alabama.

July 28, 2021