public education

School choice support rally at the State House stirs up opposition

George McDonald,
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by George McDonald

From the West Alabama Newsroom– The controversy over school choice may be heating up. Proponents of school choice rallied at the State House earlier this week — to urge lawmakers to pass a school choice bill. Now people who are opposed to the idea are speaking out. Opponents of school choice say they’re not against choice. They’re against giving public…

Montgomery May Have Another Charter School Soon

WAKA Action 8 News,
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by WAKA Action 8 News

Thursday evening the Montgomery County School Board held a public hearing, to consider the proposal for Life Academy Charter School. Board members, citizens, and City Councillor Audrew Graham heard overwhelming support the the school, which would be Montgomery’s second charter school if approved. School leaders say they are in the final stages of purchasing the former St. Jude school building,…