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.
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See recent postsWhat 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.
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.
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See recent postsSchool 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.
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.
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.
“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.
Alabama Education Association warns against “Parent’s Choice” bill
Sen. Del Marsh's bill would cost the Education Trust Fund approximately $420 million.
Dean Odle campaigns in Fultondale
Dean Odle is running in the Republican primary for governor of Alabama.