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State Superintendent Mackey Tours Tallassee School System

State Superintendent Eric Mackey walked the hall of Tallassee schools Thursday, and got an inside look at what the schools offer. It’s all part of the state’s plan to continue to improve the school system statewide. Mackey spoke with school leaders about the school’s programs, like STEM labs and A.P. classes. He began at the middle school and worked his…

Search For State Education Superintendent Nearing Final Decission

The search for a new state superintendent is almost complete, and state board members say their expectations are high. “Moving forward we really need someone who can just set a vision as well as manage” said board member Mary Scott Hunter. Board members are seeking a replacement for former superintendent Michael Sentance, who resigned last September. Many Montgomery School Board…

State School Superintendent Michael Sentance Resigns

State superintendent Michael Sentance has resigned.  Below is the official statement from the Alabama Department of Education: Alabama State Superintendent of Education Michael Sentance has officially submitted his letter of resignation to the Alabama State Board of Education and to Alabama Governor Kay Ivey. After one year at the helm of the state’s education system, Sentance said his experience in…