Tag: DR. ERIC MACKEY

Pencil and Math Test Problem Alabama News

Alabama ranks highest in improving elementary math instruction, a second straight positive benchmark

Alabama ranks highest in improvement of elementary math instruction preparation from the National Council on Teacher Quality.

Jim 'Zig' Zeigler | 06.05.25

Funds to Alabama halted by U.S. Department of Education

The federal Department of Education halted all funds to Alabama Wednesday. Officials have a strategy to eliminate federal bureaucracy and send the money directly to the state.

Jim 'Zig' Zeigler | 03.13.25

Alabama in ‘holding pattern’ on U.S. Department of Education changes

President Trump says he will abolish the U.S. Department of Education. What will Alabama do in response?

Jim 'Zig' Zeigler | 02.12.25

'We're an education state': Alabama schools improve on NAEP scores, 'The Nation’s Report Card'

Two states stood out in improvements on "The Nation's Report Card," Alabama and Louisiana. NAEP results released here.

Jim 'Zig' Zeigler | 01.29.25

‘I told you so’: Orange Beach Mayor Kennon, Superintendent Wilkes confirm school system does not owe millions to Alabama Department of Education

After working with the State of Alabama Department of Education, the Orange Beach School System has been cleared of owing millions to the Education Foundation Program.

Erica Thomas | 06.27.23