Eric Mackey

@GovernorKayIvey hosted a reception yesterday at the Governor’ mansion honoring JAG specialists for their dedication and commitment. Jobs for Alabama Graduates (JAG) program is helping students build the skills, confidence, and connections they need to succeed after high school.

It’s Tee Shirt Tuesday and I am wearing a tee shirt from Northside Middle School— part of @tcss_schools — enjoyed visiting with educators from across the state at MEGA this morning. A special thanks to Dr Molly Killingsworth and her team for all they do to make MEGA a success

Great to be in Mobile for the annual #MEGA conference — thousands of educators from across the state are in town for incredible professional development opportunities. Thanks to our staff for their hard work in coordinating the conference and to the City of Mobile for hosting

From @ALDailyNews: "Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday returns this weekend” Needing new school supplies? The tax-free holiday starts TODAY!  Y'all won’t want to miss it this weekend! ✏️📓 #alpolitics aldailynews.com/back-to-school…

look forward to hearing the announcement in mid-August. Thank you to Autauga County Schools for sharing this incredible video of Ridley Lawhorn from Prattville Elementary School as he was surprised with the news of this remarkable accomplishment! 4/4 @AMSTI4all

to National Math Stars. Alabama was named the most successful new state in 2026 by applicant volume with the submission of 307 applications. 30 students from Alabama have now advanced as 2026 National Math Stars Finalists! Good luck to each of these finalists and we 3/4

ICYMI: ALSDE has partnered with National Math Stars, a nonprofit dedicated to identifying and supporting mathematically extraordinary students. Through the partnership, the Department recognized 861 3rd grade students across 67 Alabama school districts who demonstrated 1/4

For years we have watched as middle schoolers struggled even as Alabama made big gains in lower grades. We are finally starting to see some encouraging movement in the latest round of scores, as reported by @Trish_Crain for @ALDailyNews --> aldailynews.com/alabama-studen… #alpolitics

#AlabamaAchieves #ThankALTeachers

We don’t do students any favors by lowering expectations. The Literacy and Numeracy Acts are about making sure every child can read, write and do math at grade level. Alabama is leading the nation in academic recovery because we refused to accept the status quo. #alpolitics

Alabama students make big gains in science, improve across eighth-grade tests aldailynews.com/alabama-studen…

#ALBOE Members approved a resolution honoring Ms. Alison McClure, as the Barbara Fannin Memorial Employee of the Quarter, July-September 2026

It’s Tee Shirt Tuesday and today I am wearing a tee shirt from Wrights Mill Road Elementary School, part of the @AuburnCityEdu district #ALTeeShirtTuesday

Starting Friday, Alabamians can stock up on school supplies without paying the state’s 4% sales tax. #ALPolitics aldailynews.com/back-to-school…

Congratulations to Kelly Mooney, the new #ALBOE Vice President, and to Dr Allen Long, the new #ALBOE President Pro Tem

Governor Ivey Reminds Families to Stock Up on School Supplies During Alabama’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday: governor.alabama.gov/newsroom/2026/…

Garlan Gudger: Education investments build a stronger Alabama aldailynews.com/garlan-gudger-…

Congratulations again to @choldenEdD 🎉 Holden takes over as Alabama Association of School Boards executive director aldailynews.com/holden-takes-o…

“A ray of hope is emerging in American education,” and Alabama is shining brightly. Read the full article from @nytimes: nytimes.com/2026/02/09/opi…