Roadmap to Reopening Schools

Governor Ivey Awards $48 Million to Alabama Department of Education for Reopening Schools

Governor Kay Ivey on Monday awarded $48 million of the Governor’s Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEERF) to the Alabama State Department of Education in response to challenges related to COVID-19. This allocation will enable schools to enact policies established in the Alabama State Department of Education’s Roadmap to Reopening Schools. As schools across Alabama are navigating increased challenges related to…

AEA responds to ALSDE’s “Roadmap to Reopening Schools” Plan

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…

UPDATE: State Superintendent to Release Plan to Reopen Schools Friday

Dr. Eric Mackey/Source: Alabama State Board of Education State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey is scheduled to release his plan for reopening schools this Friday. Schools have been closed since mid-March due to COVID-19. The Alabama Department of Education has scheduled a press conference for Friday, June 26 at 10AM to give details about the Roadmap to Reopening Schools. State Health…