ALSDE Office of Student Learning

.@kayleighmcenany called the ‘southern surge’ the “best story of the day” on @FoxNews, and I agree. Our record-breaking education gains are one of the most historic WINS for Alabama. This success will only continue. Proud of our students and proud of our teachers! #alpolitics

Two phenomenal leadership labs at Guin-Marion Co and Vina-Franklin Co. Data informed decision making and instructional leadership in a K-12 school and principals w/ Secondary background. @Alabama_Reading @AlabamaAchieves @ALSDEOSL

Higher Education SOR Symposium hosted by our very own University of North Alabama! Enjoyed seeing my UNA and Kilby friends showcasing all the great things happening here. It’s also always good to hear from Dr Mackey and his leadership. @Alabama_Reading @AlabamaAchieves @ALSDEOSL

More than 1900 #ALSchoolCounselors serve nearly 750,000 PreK-12 students throughout Alabama. This week we celebrate their impact on all students! #NSCW26 @AlabamaAchieves @AlabamaSCA @egmackey @mjshields @ALSDEOSL @AlabamaMTSS

Full room of school leaders for Building an Effective Master Schedule session at Secondary Learning Exchange @AlabamaAchieves @AlabamaMTSS @ALSDEOSL

Black Americans are making STEM history every day. Meet Dr. Mae Jemison, who was born in Decatur, Alabama! In 1992, Dr. Jemison became the first African-American woman in space, flying aboard the Endeavor on the STS-47 mission.

A Certified Academic Language Therapist (CALT) is a highly trained specialist who provides structured, evidence-based literacy intervention to support students — Dep State Superintendent Martin & I enjoyed meeting this cohort of educators working on their CALT certification

Do you love designing lessons that get students thinking, questioning, and creating? Apply now for the 2026 ALEX Resource Development Summit! 🗓 June 15–16, 2026 📍 Huntsville, AL 👩‍🏫 Alabama K–12 educators 🔗 Apply now and learn more! bit.ly/ALEXRDSummit26 #TeachWithALEX

That’s a wrap on Day 1 of #SummerSolutionsLeadershipForum! The State of Summer in Alabama and Around the U.S. Plenary and National Summer Learning Book Award recipient Pablo Cartaya were among this evening’s highlights. #SummerLearning #SummerForAll #NSLA

It’s Tee Shirt Tuesday, and today I’m wearing a shirt from @ArabCitySchools — plus enjoying a beautiful morning in Point Clear with a 6.91-mile run. 👟☀️

Check out the professional learning opportunity below. Legislative supplemental funds have been provided to host a series of professional learning institutes focused on the new social studies standards. You can register at docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI….

Shoutout to my Jeffersonian table mates for a great conversation on summer learning and our impact. So energizing to be at the National Summer Learning Association Conference—hosted in Alabama this year—and connect with passionate advocates from across the country!

A key focus from Monday’s learning in Decatur City: language transfer from a student’s home language to English. Understanding when patterns are due to language development—not disability—helps us respond with clarity and intention. 📸 @MrsAFranco @mjshields

We want all Alabama students to graduate college, career, & workforce ready. From the classroom to the job site, CAT® Simulators provide students a chance to learn by doing—operating equipment virtually, practicing safely, & building skills that lead to high-demand careers

I had a great time presenting to Covenant Academy teachers today. They are ready for the second half of the school year! @SeanJStevens @mjshields @AlabamaMTSS

Thank you to our Professional Learning Facilitator, Audrey Barker, for a great session on "Write Like An NBCT!" Shout out to our attendees for spending your evening investing in your professional growth. 👏📚

"The momentum is in our sails in Alabama – and we are not done yet!" Thank you, @GovernorKayIvey, for being a champion for education, our students, and our teachers. #WeTeachAlabama 🔗Read more about Governor Ivey's State of the State Address: wsfa.com/2026/01/14/rea…

OXL is excited to debut TWO videos on summer learning in Alabama! First up: "Summer Learning in Alabama: Essential for Student Success," which features students and educators from @JasperCityK12 and @TCSBoardofEd. Check it out! bit.ly/AlabamaSummerL… @AlabamaAchieves @mjshields