The Alabama Education Association is giving children who read books the chance to win tickets to the Iron Bowl.
Friends of former Alabama Secretary of State Nancy Worley gathered in Montgomery to remember her life and her contributions to education and state government.
From the West Alabama Newsroom– A Selma first grader is headed to this year’s Iron Bowl — thanks to her love of reading. Ke’Asia Tate from Clark Elementary School is the “Alabama” winner of the 2021 AEA Be A Champion and Read Contest. The contest was open to every K through 6th grader in the state. And 20,000 students participated….
The Alabama Education Association has released a statement regarding the protest of some teachers in Montgomery Public Schools over the return to in-person classes. Starting today, students now have the option of going to school or continue with virtual learning. The protesting teachers say not enough has been done to protect them from coronavirus. This is the statement from AEA:…
On Thursday, June 25, the Alabama Education Association released their expectations for reopening Alabama Schools. On Friday, following Dr. Eric Mackey’s unveiling of the “Roadmap to Reopening Schools” plan, AEA responded to Dr. Mackey’s plan. AEA response to ALSDE’s “Roadmap to Reopening Schools” Plan is as follows: It was immediately clear today with the release of the Alabama State Department…
A lawsuit by the Alabama Education Association (AEA) challenging the sale of Georgia Washington Middle School to the Town of Pike Road has not yet been given a final ruling from a judge. However, Pike Road’s attorney says the sale has already been called off. Attorney Doyle Fuller, says the sale of the school has been terminated after the contract…
The Montgomery Public School Chief Administrative Officer released this letter late this afternoon about the system’s financial difficulties. Dear Faculty and Staff: As you prepare to enjoy a well-deserved Spring Break, I would like to settle any concerns you may have about the stability of the school district. I value you as dedicated educators and want to provide you…
Ed RichardsonInterim state superintendent Ed Richardson is speaking out after a pending lawsuit against him is calling the approved sale of a Georgia Washington Middle school illegal. The suit filed by the AEA last month, claims it is illegal for anyone other than the Montgomery County School board to sell property in the school system. The case is in its…
The Alabama Education Association has filed suit against the state teacher’s insurance board over what AEA attorneys say is a violation of the Open Meetings Act. AEA on Tuesday filed the suit, seeking to invalidate premium increases the Public Education Employees’ Health Insurance Program board voted on in April. The premiums are set to increase on October 1. Board members…
