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Wayne Reynolds launches campaign for State Board of Education

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter Wayne Reynolds, an Athens, Alabama, resident, officially launched his campaign for the Republican nomination for Alabama State Board of Education District 8. “I am excited to announce that I am running for the District 8 seat on the Alabama State Board of Education,” Reynolds said. “I have served nearly 30 … Continued
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February 21, 2018
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Four reasons why parents want the Alabama State Board of Education to remain elected

By Deborah Love Two similar proposed bills, SB24 and SB25, make the State Board of Education (SBOE) appointed by a Director of Education. There will no longer be a Superintendent of Education but a Director of Education selected by the Governor. These bills are making their way through the Alabama Senate now. Their primary objective … Continued
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February 7, 2018

Pre-filed bill would abolish elected School Board

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter State Sen. Greg Albritton, R-Atmore, declared war on the state school board of Education with his introduction of Senate Bill 25, which would wipe out the Board and the position of Alabama state school superintendent. Albritton’s bill would eliminate the position of State Superintendent of Education and reclassify the … Continued
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December 10, 2017

Still waiting on answers in ALSDE probes

By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter Three attorneys for the state’s department of education along with a board member have serious charges pending before the Alabama State Bar Disciplinary Commission over a scheme to deny Dr. Craig Pouncey the superintendent’s  job and yet there has been no response from the bar. Bar complaints against Alabama … Continued
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November 8, 2017
Alabama Superintendent Michael Sentance

State Superintendent Michael Sentance Resigns

By Brandon Moseley Alabama Political Reporter When the Alabama School Board chose Massachusetts Attorney Michael Sentance to be the Superintendent of Alabama’s school systems it was a controversial choice. That controversy only deepened when it was later learned that a certain member of the school board may have misled the public and the rest of … Continued
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September 13, 2017

The beginning of the end for Michael Sentance?

By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter “It’s a mess.” That’s the way a longtime employee at the Alabama State Department of Education described the last few months since Michael Sentance took over as State Superintendent of schools in August. That person was not alone in criticism of Sentance and his management style. At least a … Continued
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March 8, 2017