Five surprising secrets for high school seniors
It’s the time of year that high school seniors are learning where they will (or won’t) spend their next four’ish years.
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Gov. Ivey celebrates Alabama’s exporting success
Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday honored five Alabama companies for their accomplishments in selling products in markets around the world.
May 2, 2024
Community college system dual enrollment success
In Alabama, students may begin dual enrollment as early as the summer of their ninth grade year and can start earning college credit in more than 450 career pathways.
June 30, 2023
In competitive districts, some Democratic candidates may find success
Whether increases in voter registration, particularly among women, and rising polling numbers for Democrats affect Alabama remains to be seen.
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See recent postsNew Homewood charter school all about acceptance
"Alabama has never had a public school as progressive as the Magic City Acceptance Academy."
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See recent postsLet’s hope for Reed’s success
Reed's temperament and style appear right for this moment in Alabama's history.
Diversity: The key to business success in the coming years
Diversity and inclusion aren’t just important ideals for businesses in 2020, they might just be the lifeblood that sustains your business moving forward. That was the overriding message from a panel discussion on engaging diversity during the Business Council of Alabama’s Engage Alabama event. The discussion, moderated by Natalie Kelly, the head of corporate responsibility … Continued
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See recent posts2019 Legislative Session deserves a solid C-
After the closing of the 2019 Legislative Session, both House Speaker Mac McCutcheon and Senate President Pro Tem Del Marsh gave the session high marks. When judging the success-failure of a legislative session, it is elementary to understand a few key factors. Never confuse activity with accomplishments. Never judge legislation by its intentions. Never believe … Continued
Commission on Higher Education focuses on making college more affordable
At the quarterly meeting for the Alabama Commission on Higher Education on Friday, Commission members focused on easing the path to college for more students by making higher education more affordable. “Student success is crucial in continuing Alabama’s economic momentum,” said Commission Executive Director Jim Purcell. Next year’s education budget, the largest in state history, … Continued
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See recent postsCommon Core is a failed, Obama-era relic that must come to a quick and immediate end
Alabama took a strong step toward independence in its public schools this week when the State Senate approved legislation to repeal the Obama-era curriculum mandates known by most as Common Core. Everyone agrees that Alabama needs strict academic standards that our children must meet. It is vital to economic development, it is vital to our … Continued