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Alabama hoping to freeze AYP goals in schools

Wed, 23 May 2012 23:43:00 +0000

The State of Alabama has requested the U.S. Department of Education freeze goals for yearly progress under “No Child Left Behind”…

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Legislature names Baldwin County site for Alabama military museum

Alabama Notes — Wed, 23 May 2012 21:47:44 +0000

Supporters still have to design and raise money for the facility, but the act is a major step in establishing a tribute for Alabama’s veterans and the state’s contribution in America’s wars, said Rep. Joe Faust, R-Fairhope, sponsor of the bill.

Huntsville police, Alabama State Troopers will be out in force over Memorial Day weekend

Alabama Notes — Wed, 23 May 2012 21:21:05 +0000

The Huntsville police and Alabama State Troopers will be watching the state roadways carefully during the Memorial Day weekend.

Newsweek ranks Alabama School of Math and Science No. 3 (gallery)

Alabama Notes — Tue, 22 May 2012 16:14:05 +0000

MOBILE, Alabama — The Alabama School of Math and Science in Mobile is the third best public high school in the state, according to the latest rankings by Newsweek magazine.

State School Superintendent addresses education challenges

Alabama Notes — Tue, 22 May 2012 08:44:39 +0000

Alabama State School Superintendent Tommy Bice said although Alabama’s schools face historic challenges concerning budgets, now is the best time to be the state schools’ head as it presents unprecedented opportunities to reform them.

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ASU to beef up environmental commitment

Alabama Notes — Tue, 22 May 2012 00:03:51 +0000

Alabama State University and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency plan to partner for a greener campus and more environmental curricula.

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Success of legislative session depends on September vote

Alabama Notes — Mon, 21 May 2012 06:26:42 +0000

MONTGOMERY | Although the books were closed on the 2012 regular legislative session on May 16, the success or failure of the 2012-13 General Fund passed that night won’t be known until Sept. 18. That’s when voters go to the polls to consider…

Success of legislative session depends on September vote

Alabama Notes — Mon, 21 May 2012 06:26:42 +0000

Five lost hikers found in Monte Sano State Park

Alabama Notes — Mon, 21 May 2012 02:53:44 +0000

Huntsville Fire and Rescue Service searched for about 30 minutes before finding a woman and four children who had gotten lost tonight while hiking in Monte Sano State Park, a fire dispatcher said.

Shelton State Community College spring 2012 graduates

Alabama Notes — Sun, 20 May 2012 03:53:16 +0000

Shelton State Community College President Mark A. Heinrich presided over the spring 2012 commencement ceremony held May 8.