A letter to public school teachers
The tragedy in Texas should remind us again that America's public school teachers are criminally undervalued.
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Alabama House, Senate approve bonuses for retired state employees, teachers
The two bills would give retired teachers and state employees a bonus of $2 per month for each year they were employed.
Alabama Department of Education launches campaign to recruit next generation of teachers
According to the Alabama Teacher Shortage Taskforce, 123 of 144 school districts have turned to hiring teachers on emergency or provisional certificates.
July 28, 2021
Governor signs bill aimed at attracting more math, science teachers
The TEAMS program will provide incentive pay for interested and qualifying math and science teachers.
May 7, 2021
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See recent postsIt’s Teacher Appreciation Week, and boy do they deserve it
"We honor our educators for the long hours and tireless (and often thankless) work they do."
Ivey signs 2 percent salary increase for school teachers, state employees
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a 2 percent salary increase for public school teachers and Alabama state employees.
Advocates demand answers for why special education is not in incentive bill
According to a study, teacher shortages in Alabama schools are critical in math, science and special education.
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See recent postsWilliams and API say no raises for teachers
"To suggest that because of disruption in the private sector, teachers shouldn't receive pay raises is frankly ludicrous."
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See recent postsPublic school teachers have been heroes during the pandemic. Treat them like it
"Once again, the lone line of defense for American school children is the public school teacher."
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See recent postsAlabama’s teachers are standing tall with return to classroom instruction
All of the personality traits, values, and life lessons that we carry with us as adults were shaped and instilled in us by the people we encountered in childhood. For many, the strongest influences can from our schoolteachers, who opened new worlds of knowledge and taught us skills that remain with us today. Consider for … Continued