Whatever your stage in the graduation process, here are three bits of advice from a slow learner to help you along your way, plus a piece of fantastic news you’ll never hear on CNN or FOX.

The Alabama State Department of Education received an 83% on its annual report card for the second year in a row, yet the graduate rate decreased by almost 9%.

The state is putting its best foot forward to address the continued issues in retaining students who graduate from Alabama universities.