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Finance and Taxation Education Committee briefed on state program to improve literacy

Alabama Superintendent of Education Dr. Eric Mackey spoke to the Senate Finance and Taxation Education Committee. Mackey addressed the committee on the state department of education’s efforts on improving literacy. We have a literacy task force,” Mackey said. “We are very proud and happy to have the Literacy Act.” “A task force is meeting,” Mackey … Continued
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February 13, 2020

Legislation to abolish office of the auditor to go before committee

The Alabama State Senate Governmental Affairs Committee will consider a proposed state constitutional amendment Tuesday that would abolish the office of state auditor. Senate Bill 83 is sponsored by State Sen. Andrew Jones, a Republican from Centre. State Auditor Jim Zeigler told the Alabama Political Reporter that he has requested a 14-day postponement to give … Continued
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February 11, 2020

Governor Ivey appoints Dr. Tommie Stewart to State Board of Education

Governor Kay Ivey on Tuesday appointed Dr. Tommie ‘Tonea’ Stewart to represent District 5 on the Alabama State Board of Education. Governor Ivey spoke with Dr. Stewart today to ask her to serve. “Alabama’s students and teachers deserve our best, and Dr. Stewart is prepared to offer that,” Governor Ivey said. “Dr. Stewart is bringing … Continued
January 8, 2020

Hindu statesman objects to Alabama’s yoga ban in schools

A noted Hindu statesman released a statement Monday continuing his objection to the continued “prohibition” of yoga in Alabama’s public schools. Hindu Statesman Rajan Zed said the prohibition of yoga was doing a “disservice” to the school children of Alabama and urged Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey, Alabama Superintendent of Education Eric Mackey and Alabama State … Continued
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August 13, 2019

Ivey announces “Take the Lead, Alabama” Initiative

Monday, Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced her “Take the Lead, Alabama” initiative at a press conference. Alongside legislators, the governor expressed her steadfast commitment to education reform in the state of Alabama. “Since taking office, I’ve made improving education a top priority,” Gov. Ivey said. “As a former teacher, I recognize that strong leadership and … Continued
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June 11, 2019

Ivey, Marsh praise Legislature for passing bill to end elected state school board

Friday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed Senate Bill 397, which replaces the elected state school board with an appointed commission. The Senate had already passed the bill. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey (R) praised the Legislature’s decision. “Today, because of strong, bipartisan efforts, the future for Alabama’s education system is extremely promising,” Ivey said. “Every … Continued
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June 3, 2019
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Del Marsh and his standard repeal farce

One of the definitions of “farce” is “an empty or patently ridiculous act, proceeding or situation.” I can think of no better example than the effort by Sen. Del Marsh to repeal the Alabama College & Career Ready standards. First, Marsh was a staunch supporter of these standards. In an article by the Business Council … Continued
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April 1, 2019