/alabama Alabama en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Wed, 31 Jul 2024 23:17:50 GMT /policy-politics/bidens-title-ix-rule-takes-effect-amid-a-confusing-legal-landscape/2024/07 The rule that expands protections for LGBTQ+ students is effective Aug. 1, but injunctions currently block it in 26 states. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 23:17:50 GMT /policy-politics/bidens-title-ix-rule-takes-effect-amid-a-confusing-legal-landscape/2024/07 /technology/which-states-ban-or-restrict-cellphones-in-schools/2024/06 See which states are requiring cellphone restrictions or bans in schools. Fri, 28 Jun 2024 18:22:12 GMT /technology/which-states-ban-or-restrict-cellphones-in-schools/2024/06 /leadership/can-a-teachers-bill-of-rights-bring-order-to-the-classroom/2024/06 Alabama's new law gives teachers the authority to remove misbehaving students from class. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 20:47:16 GMT /leadership/can-a-teachers-bill-of-rights-bring-order-to-the-classroom/2024/06 /technology/one-school-leader-banned-cellphones-the-other-embraced-them-what-worked/2024/05 Two principals describe their dramatically different policies on cellphones and how they are working. Tue, 14 May 2024 23:57:28 GMT /technology/one-school-leader-banned-cellphones-the-other-embraced-them-what-worked/2024/05 /leadership/prop-up-the-principal-but-do-it-in-your-own-way-an-assistant-principals-advice-to-his-peers/2024/03 Charles Longshore is both a coach and confidante to his teachers and students—all to support his principal’s larger vision for the school. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 21:06:52 GMT /leadership/prop-up-the-principal-but-do-it-in-your-own-way-an-assistant-principals-advice-to-his-peers/2024/03 /policy-politics/another-state-is-launching-a-private-school-choice-program-will-more-follow/2024/03 Alabama is the 12th state to offer a private school choice program that all students in the state will be eligible to access. Fri, 08 Mar 2024 21:42:23 GMT /policy-politics/another-state-is-launching-a-private-school-choice-program-will-more-follow/2024/03 /teaching-learning/how-a-moment-of-recognition-rejuvenated-this-alabama-teacher/2024/03 Kenisha Gage, an elementary school teacher in Huntsville, Ala., shares the highs and lows of her career as an educator. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 21:00:00 GMT /teaching-learning/how-a-moment-of-recognition-rejuvenated-this-alabama-teacher/2024/03 /teaching-learning/bilingual-teachers-are-in-short-supply-how-3-districts-solved-that-problem/2024/02 Helping bilingual paraprofessionals obtain bachelor's degrees and teaching credentials leads to more bilingual teachers, districts found. Fri, 23 Feb 2024 21:09:27 GMT /teaching-learning/bilingual-teachers-are-in-short-supply-how-3-districts-solved-that-problem/2024/02 /teaching-learning/7-states-now-require-math-support-for-struggling-students-heres-whats-in-the-new-laws/2023/08 They focus on providing PD, diagnostic tools, and evidence-based teaching. But it will take time to work out the details. Wed, 09 Aug 2023 21:12:54 GMT /teaching-learning/7-states-now-require-math-support-for-struggling-students-heres-whats-in-the-new-laws/2023/08 /teaching-learning/some-states-plan-to-give-teachers-in-training-their-own-classrooms-prompting-concerns/2023/08 Critics say some states' plans contravene the spirit of apprenticeships by allowing trainees to assume classrooms before earning their degrees. Tue, 01 Aug 2023 20:19:08 GMT /teaching-learning/some-states-plan-to-give-teachers-in-training-their-own-classrooms-prompting-concerns/2023/08 /leadership/pronouns-for-trans-nonbinary-students-the-states-with-laws-that-restrict-them-in-schools/2023/06 Under the laws, teachers aren’t required to use trans or nonbinary students’ requested pronouns. Wed, 14 Jun 2023 18:17:43 GMT /leadership/pronouns-for-trans-nonbinary-students-the-states-with-laws-that-restrict-them-in-schools/2023/06 /teaching-learning/el-lenguaje-de-la-equidad Un distrito ha revisado cómo apoya a estudiantes de inglés, logrando grandes avances en los primeros grados que tal vez no pueda sostener. Fri, 02 Jun 2023 15:32:46 GMT /teaching-learning/el-lenguaje-de-la-equidad /teaching-learning/este-distrito-esta-teniendo-exito-con-estudiantes-de-ingles-puede-mantener-su-impulso/2023/06 Logros del sistema escolar de Alabama se ven amenazados por financiación limitada, necesidades no atendidas y política estatal moribunda. Fri, 02 Jun 2023 15:31:50 GMT /teaching-learning/este-distrito-esta-teniendo-exito-con-estudiantes-de-ingles-puede-mantener-su-impulso/2023/06 /teaching-learning/un-pueblo-de-alabama-ahora-ve-en-los-estudiantes-de-ingles-su-futuro/2023/06 ¿Qué ocurrió cuando un distrito escolar cambió su cultura e invirtió en ayudas para los jóvenes estudiantes de inglés? Fri, 02 Jun 2023 15:31:39 GMT /teaching-learning/un-pueblo-de-alabama-ahora-ve-en-los-estudiantes-de-ingles-su-futuro/2023/06 /teaching-learning/una-auxiliar-bilingue-explica-el-valor-de-la-representacion-de-los-estudiantes-de-ingles/2023/06 Elizabeth Alonzo proporciona ahora el apoyo que no recibió en la escuela: alguien que habla y valora su primera lengua. Fri, 02 Jun 2023 15:30:53 GMT /teaching-learning/una-auxiliar-bilingue-explica-el-valor-de-la-representacion-de-los-estudiantes-de-ingles/2023/06 /teaching-learning/cual-es-la-mentalidad-adecuada-para-ensenar-a-estudiantes-de-ingles-una-maestra-explica/2023/06 Profesores necesitan las disposiciones adecuadas para ayudar a los estudiantes de inglés, pero no son quienes determinan las condiciones. Fri, 02 Jun 2023 15:29:50 GMT /teaching-learning/cual-es-la-mentalidad-adecuada-para-ensenar-a-estudiantes-de-ingles-una-maestra-explica/2023/06 /teaching-learning/el-crecimiento-de-estudiantes-hispanos-y-los-que-aprenden-ingles-en-eeuu-en-graficos/2023/06 Mientras la composición demográfica de escuelas públicas cambia, distritos deben evaluar cómo están sirviendo a sus estudiantes. Fri, 02 Jun 2023 15:28:32 GMT /teaching-learning/el-crecimiento-de-estudiantes-hispanos-y-los-que-aprenden-ingles-en-eeuu-en-graficos/2023/06 /teaching-learning/video-testigos-del-cambio-en-una-pequena-ciudad-para-latinos-la-travesia-de-un-estudiante/2023/06 Nacido en Russellville, Alabama, de padres inmigrantes de El Salvador, Brian Santos reflexiona sobre su travesía como estudiante de EL. Fri, 02 Jun 2023 15:26:32 GMT /teaching-learning/video-testigos-del-cambio-en-una-pequena-ciudad-para-latinos-la-travesia-de-un-estudiante/2023/06 /teaching-learning/once-resistant-an-alabama-town-now-sees-its-english-learners-as-its-future/2023/01 What happened when a school district changed its culture and invested in young English learner supports? Mon, 30 Jan 2023 05:01:52 GMT /teaching-learning/once-resistant-an-alabama-town-now-sees-its-english-learners-as-its-future/2023/01 /teaching-learning/whats-the-right-mindset-for-teaching-english-learners-a-teacher-explains/2023/01 Teachers need the right dispositions to help English learners—but district leaders set the stage. Mon, 30 Jan 2023 05:01:44 GMT /teaching-learning/whats-the-right-mindset-for-teaching-english-learners-a-teacher-explains/2023/01 /teaching-learning/video-witnessing-change-in-a-little-town-for-latinos-an-english-learners-journey/2023/01 Born in Russellville, Ala., to immigrant parents from El Salvador, Brian Santos reflects on his journey as an EL student. Mon, 30 Jan 2023 05:01:40 GMT /teaching-learning/video-witnessing-change-in-a-little-town-for-latinos-an-english-learners-journey/2023/01 /teaching-learning/the-language-of-equity An Alabama district has overhauled how it supports English learners—making great strides in early grades that it may not be able to sustain. Mon, 30 Jan 2023 05:01:34 GMT /teaching-learning/the-language-of-equity /teaching-learning/the-growth-of-hispanic-students-and-english-learners-nationwide-in-charts/2023/01 As the demographic makeup of public school students changes, districts need to evaluate how well they are serving their students. Mon, 30 Jan 2023 05:01:31 GMT /teaching-learning/the-growth-of-hispanic-students-and-english-learners-nationwide-in-charts/2023/01 /teaching-learning/a-bilingual-aide-explains-the-value-of-representation-for-english-learners/2023/01 Elizabeth Alonzo now provides the support she didn't get in school: Someone who speaks and values her first language. Mon, 30 Jan 2023 05:01:29 GMT /teaching-learning/a-bilingual-aide-explains-the-value-of-representation-for-english-learners/2023/01 /teaching-learning/after-early-success-with-english-learners-can-a-district-keep-its-momentum/2023/01 The Alabama school system's gains are threatened by time-limited funding, unaddressed needs at the secondary level, and moribund state policy. Mon, 30 Jan 2023 05:01:26 GMT /teaching-learning/after-early-success-with-english-learners-can-a-district-keep-its-momentum/2023/01 /leadership/district-pays-50-000-fine-to-scrub-confederate-leaders-names-from-schools/2022/11 The fine to Montgomery, Ala., schools stems from a 2017 state law designed to preserve public memorials. Wed, 23 Nov 2022 20:09:59 GMT /leadership/district-pays-50-000-fine-to-scrub-confederate-leaders-names-from-schools/2022/11 /policy-politics/beyond-dont-say-gay-other-states-seek-to-limit-lgbtq-youth-teaching/2022/04 Legislators want to ban lessons on LGBTQ communities and require teachers to tell parents when students want their pronouns changed. Wed, 06 Apr 2022 20:21:08 GMT /policy-politics/beyond-dont-say-gay-other-states-seek-to-limit-lgbtq-youth-teaching/2022/04 /policy-politics/state-k-12-spending-is-inequitable-and-inadequate-see-where-yours-ranks/2021/10 There's a $17,000 per student difference between the highest- and lowest-spending states. High-poverty schools suffer especially. Thu, 28 Oct 2021 19:54:35 GMT /policy-politics/state-k-12-spending-is-inequitable-and-inadequate-see-where-yours-ranks/2021/10 /policy-politics/map-a-f-grades-rankings-for-states-on-school-quality/2021/09 Here’s a map showing grades for all the states on this year’s Quality Counts summative report card, on which the nation gets a C overall. Wed, 01 Sep 2021 04:01:53 GMT /policy-politics/map-a-f-grades-rankings-for-states-on-school-quality/2021/09 /policy-politics/nation-gets-a-c-on-latest-school-quality-report-card-while-n-j-again-boasts-top-grade/2021/09 A slight increase in this year's Quality Counts score isn't enough to boost the nation's school system above last year's middling grade. Wed, 01 Sep 2021 04:01:35 GMT /policy-politics/nation-gets-a-c-on-latest-school-quality-report-card-while-n-j-again-boasts-top-grade/2021/09