High school graduation, college and career readiness rates improve
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See recent postsIt’s time to modernize Alabama’s outdated school funding formula
We want our children to receive an education that we can be proud of. It’s time to demand more.
Montgomery voters back school tax renewal, secure $12m annually for education
The tax renewal secures a crucial stream of funding for the next three decades.
March 6, 2024
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See recent postsStop falling for the “school choice” scam
"School choice" has been and always will be a scam that harms poor kids while propping up private and religious organizations with public money.
Shifts in public school enrollment seen in 2023-2024 fall attendance data
Alabama’s public school enrollment is down slightly for the 2023-2024 school year.
Pre-filed bill would raise online sales tax, give new revenue to schools
That online sales tax currently lags behind the total sales tax for local purchases in most municipalities.
K-12 schools to receive $179 million in Capital Improvement Grant funding
The program, which was created by the Legislature this year, allowed public schools to apply for one-time funding for needed capital projects.
November 20, 2023
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See recent postsThe bigots are winning because of the cowards
Our elected leaders have an opportunity to turn back the bigotry driving attacks on libraries and schools. Instead, they're encouraging it.
Allen pre-files bill to require the National Anthem to be played in schools
It would require public schools to play the first stanza of the national anthem at least once a week.
Ivey speaks at Turnaround Academy kickoff
In the fall of 2022, Ivey launched the turnaround schools initiative, targeting $15 million for the 15 schools that needed it most.