Alabama

News, analysis, and opinion about K-12 education in Alabama
States Florida School Board Ditches Common-Core Reading Suggestions
The Florida board of education is dropping common-core reading and lesson suggestions from its standards implementation, but districts can choose to use them.
Andrew Ujifusa, October 16, 2013
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States Common Core Roundup, Featuring a Florida Bill and Toni Morrison
Common core news developments continue in various states as lawmakers consider the standards in Alabama, Florida, and Michigan.
Andrew Ujifusa, August 29, 2013
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States Second Lawsuit Targets Alabama School Choice Law
A second lawsuit in under two weeks, this one backed by a state teachers' union, is challenging the new tax-credit scholarship program in Alabama.
Andrew Ujifusa, August 29, 2013
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Equity & Diversity Alabama Vouchers Target of Federal Court Suit
The Southern Poverty Law Center says Alabama's new tax-credit scholarships discriminate against poor children.
Andrew Ujifusa, August 27, 2013
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Law & Courts School Choice Program in Alabama Challenged in Federal Lawsuit
cross-posted from State EdWatch
By Andrew Ujifusa
Andrew Ujifusa, August 20, 2013
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Law & Courts School Choice Program in Alabama Challenged in Federal Lawsuit
The Southern Poverty Law Center has filed a federal lawsuit challenging a new tax-credit scholarship program that Alabama lawmakers approved earlier this year.
Andrew Ujifusa, August 20, 2013
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2 min read
School Choice & Charters Alabama Leaders Debate Eligibility Rules for New Voucher Program
The Alabama Policy Institute is arguing against a rule that would make private school students ineligible for the state's tax-credit scholarship program.
Katie Ash, August 13, 2013
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School Choice & Charters Alabama's Tax-Credit Scholarships Spark Debate Over Eligibility
The Alabama Policy Institute is arguing against a rule that would make private school students ineligible for the state's tax-credit scholarship program.
Katie Ash, August 13, 2013
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School Choice & Charters School-Choice Legislation Wins Big in States This Year
In 2013, 13 states expanded, created, or revised school-choice legislation covering tax-credit scholarships, vouchers, and home schooling.
Andrew Ujifusa, August 6, 2013
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2 min read
College & Workforce Readiness Alabama Unveils New Student Re-Engagement Plan
The "Unified and Comprehensive System of Learning Supports for Alabama Students" design document focuses on prevention and early intervention, shifting the focus away from reactionary measures.
Alyssa Morones, August 2, 2013
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School Choice & Charters Black Parents in the South Favor Increased School Choice, Says New Survey
A survey of 1,700 African-American voters in four Southern states, released by a group that favors school choice, found that most want more educational options.
Katie Ash, July 24, 2013
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Standards & Accountability U.S. Rep. Roby's Common Core Action May Not Ease State-Level Pressure
Alabama lawmakers opposed to the Common Core State Standards say they will continue their push in the legislature next year.
Andrew Ujifusa, June 4, 2013
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States Alabama Gov. Questions School Choice Bill He Signed, Seeks Delay, Fails
A push by Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley, a Republican, to delay a recently signed school-choice plan by two years fell short among lawmakers.
Andrew Ujifusa, May 20, 2013
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School Choice & Charters This Week's School Choice News Roundup
Lawmakers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Texas, and other states are considering legislation to expand school choice.
Katie Ash, May 17, 2013
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