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Public/Private partnership netted over $10M for summer learning over the last decade

The private funding was raised by the Birmingham-based nonprofit Summer Adventures in Learning.

May 21, 2024

Ivey signs “first grade readiness” bill into law

Students entering first grade without completing kindergarten will take the assessment to determine whether they need educational intervention.

Jacob Holmes

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May 20, 2024

PARCA: Average ACT scores, college readiness dropped for class of 2022

Average scores are down from a pre-pandemic high for the class of 2017.

John H. Glenn

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March 28, 2023

PARCA: Standardized test scores show improvements

While test scores are improving, the study highlights that there is still "a long way to go."

John H. Glenn

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October 14, 2022

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What exactly do Trussville City Schools parents want?

Hewitt-Trussville High School Principal Tim Salem exercised a measure of judgment and grace, and for that, he should be thanked.

Will Nevin

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October 4, 2022

Committee OKs anti-transgender bathroom bill

Stadthagen said he sees a public safety issue with allowing students born as males into the girls' restroom.

Jacob Holmes

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February 17, 2022

Low test scores bring new scrutiny for Montgomery charter school

Test scores show LEAD Academy well below state averages in all areas, and failing to keep pace with Montgomery County schools.

Josh Moon

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October 28, 2021

Alabama draft redistricting maps released

A special session on redistricting is to begin Thursday. The proposed maps could change before lawmakers make final decisions.

Eddie Burkhalter

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October 26, 2021

Lawmaker pre-files bill to let parents opt out from school mask mandates

The bill was filed on a day when Alabama had 92 fewer ICU beds statewide than patients needing that care.

Eddie Burkhalter

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September 2, 2021