We Once Had An Appointed State School Board. But It Did Not Work, So We Changed.
Editor's note: The following article was first posted last November. It is a look at why we went from an appointed state school board to an elected one. It is a history lesson that bears repeating. So the legislature wants us to vote on March 3 to switch from an...
An Open Letter To Senator Del Marsh
Senator: While you and I could not disagree much more on what we need to do to help Alabama schools and educators, I have never questioned that you are a successful politician and businessman. You could have tremendous impact on education in this state--if you would...
Sully Strikes Again
Once again we return to Baldwin County to check on our young friend, Sully, the fifth-grade grandson of assistant superintendent Hope Zenah. Sully has his eye set on a video game and has been diligently trying to find ways to earn money to buy the game. So...
Governor Fills Ella Bell’s School Board Seat
Governor Ivey has appointed retired Alabama State University dean Dr. Tonea Stewart to fill the remainder of the term of the late Ella Bell on the state board of education. The appointment is immediate and Stewart will attend her first SBOE meeting Jan. 9. Bell's...
Look Who Wants To Get Their Hands On Accountability Act Scholarships
A few days ago a group calling themselves USA Academy plan to start a football program in Elmore County and attach a "school" to it. As one friend told me, "Normally we have schools looking for football teams, but this is a football team looking for a school." Even...
The Colossal Charter Mess In Montgomery
It is nigh impossible to figure out what is going on with charter schools in Montgomery. Whether it is by design, deception or a bushel of inaptitude, the situation is clearly defying sections of the charter law and thumbs its nose at what is legal and what is not....
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