The Alabama Education Lab

Alabama’s immigration rates are rising, but are still relatively low — 4%, compared to 14% nationwide. An @aledlab analysis found that much of the growth is concentrated in small pockets across the state, while some counties are seeing declines. al.com/educationlab/2…

In Russellville, Ala., Superintendent Heath Grimes won national recognition for serving the city’s growing Hispanic student body. Then the district showed him the door. ✍️: @KavithaCardoza. Prod. w/ @greezbock, @aledlab, @palabranahj + @hechingerreport. al.com/educationlab/2…

Arrived a bit late but am attending the #ALBOE meeting and was greeted by this lovely sign.

Hey! Check this out. It's the first of two stories in a project I've been working on learning how @JEFCOED is using middle school math coaches to help teachers raise student achievement. And it's working. @aledlab @edwriters #aledchat al.com/educationlab/2…

A story worth reading, friends, from my @aldotcom colleague @WillieshaMorris @MobilePublicSch #aledchat al.com/educationlab/2…

Absolutely thrilled to be given this opportunity to set the stage at @SXSWEDU for Mayor @randallwoodfin to highlight the investment Birmingham is making in our children and our future. @prosperbham @aledlab #aledchat al.com/educationlab/2…

Read more about the special education aide and teacher, the reporting and discipline process, legal process, and the subsequent actions in this case at the link. Be sure to follow @Trish_Crain and @aledlab for more reporting like this. al.com/news/2024/02/m…

Parents, when you pitch story suggestions we often write about them! The power!! Do Alabama schools go virtual too often? al.com/educationlab/2…

Alabama public schools could hire chaplains under Republican lawmaker’s bill al.com/news/2024/01/a… #alpolitics

Alabama Superintendent @egmackey will be at the White House this afternoon talking about the state's success with summer learning. #aledchat al.com/news/2024/01/a…

I spoke with a dozen families who have disabled children who couldnt pay bills or buy food after the state missed payments. Caregiving is a full-time job when a family member has complex medical needs, and money from this program can be their only income. al.com/news/2024/01/f…

This Alabama-created teacher training program is aimed at helping emergency-certified teachers get up to speed with running a classroom. Nearly 3,000 Alabama classrooms are staffed with emergency-certified teachers. #aledchat al.com/educationlab/2…

Of Alabama's 1,346 schools, 262 scored an 'A' on the 2023 state report card. Four scored a perfect 100 (with one making a repeat performance from last year) and 12 school districts had all schools earn A’s, up from five school districts with all A’s last year. See the full list. al.com/news/2023/12/t…

Just published this, with more to come after results go live on the website. al.com/educationlab/2…

The #ALBOE meeting is starting now. #aledchat

When are Alabama schools out for the holidays, winter break? Find out here. al.com/news/2023/12/w… #aledchat

Important stories, friends. Too many young people are dying. Far far far too many. We can and need to do better for our young people.

On #GivingTuesday, please consider contributing to my education journalism team @aldotcom. We produce stories that have a positive impact on Alabama families. Donations are tax-deductible and are matched by @Report4America. #supportlocaljournalism

Wild news out of Chambers County – A teacher protesting the school consolidation plan was arrested at tonights board meeting: al.com/educationlab/2…

Please read every word these young people have to say. Thank you @alainabookman @Report4America for putting their voices front and center. Birmingham students form club, talk solutions after classmates’ deaths al.com/news/birmingha…