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Montgomery, AL
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Education is not a product or a process. Itβs a people business. Thatβs why one of the biggest mistakes in education is treating schools like factories instead of human systems. Factories are technical systems. When something breaks, you replace the part. When production slows, you redesign the process. Technical systems respond to procedures, standardization, and compliance. But schools are different because people are different. Kids are not products. Teachers are not machines. And schools are not assembly lines. Learning is not linear. Human development is not standardized. Beliefs change outcomes. And relationships can change everything. Yet education keeps trying to solve people problems with technical solutions. More standardized testing. More teacher evaluations. More scripted curriculum. More data walls. More compliance. More programs promising the βfix.β Meanwhile teachers are burned out. Students are disconnected. And leaders wonder why culture still feels broken. Because human systems require human leadership. Relationships. Connection. Trust. Understanding. Belonging. You can improve every system in a school and still lose great teachers. Because education is not a product or a process. Itβs a people business.
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Schools and colleges: See how your career pathway programs align with H3 (high-demand, high-skill, high-wage) careers in your area.
sreb.org/interactive/sreb-laβ¦
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New SREB data examine educator workforce trends across the South + support policies that improve student access to a quality educator workforce. πSpotlight on teacher turnover + mobility in DE sreb.org/post/teacher-quantiβ¦ β‘οΈExplore P-12 ed workforce data for trends across the South.
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Mr. Stringfellow points out that @MobilePublicSch allows high school students to attend any of the district's 12 high schools based on what they're interested in. #ALBOE #schoolchoice β at Mobile, AL
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And we're back. The #ALBOE retreat is back underway. We are hearing from USA Dean of Education Dr. Angela Barlow about the new types of teacher education programs they've developed. β at Mobile, AL
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January is #SchoolBoardRecognitionMonth!
Thank you to Georgia's local school board members for their leadership and dedication to students and communities across our state.π π
#GaDOE #SchoolBoardRecognitionMonth
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One student. One project. Big impact. π
Students in grades 10β12βitβs your turn! Apply now for the Student Advisory Council and make your voice heard.
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Deadline: 5 p.m. on 09/05/25
π gadoe.org/studentadvisory
#GaDOE #StudentVoices
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Rain or shine, our #Wildcats know how to show up right on time! Today we braved the weather to welcome #FVSU29 to βthe Valley.β It's a tradition we look forward to every year and we are proud to support our newest Wildcats as they begin their journey at #FVSU.ππ #WildcatWelcome
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Statement from Superintendent Woods on pending release of some federal funds: gadoe.org/press-releases/staβ¦
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On Aug. 1, 2025, interest will begin accruing on federal student loans in the Saving on a Valuable Education (SAVE) Plan forbearance. This is the result of federal court injunctions. Borrowers with loans in the SAVE forbearance are receiving an email from the U.S. Department of Education (noreply@studentaid.gov) with detailed info. Visit StudentAid.gov/courtactions for more about:β
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Switching repayment plans onlineβ
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SAVE forbearance impactsβ
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Other actions borrowers may need to take
ALT Important SAVE Plan Update
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Here are the federal funds that Alabama schools are waiting for. These are current budget year - FY25 - numbers. datawrapper.dwcdn.net/AO7P4/β¦ #aledchat
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Supt. Woods announced today that GaDOE is recognizing 145 graduating seniors across the state as 2025 Georgia Scholars. Each honoree receives a seal for their diploma along with a graduation cord to recognize their achievement.
List of honorees: url.gadoe.org/88jyb
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Federal funds were $560m, or 8.5% of the total $6.8b spent in Alabama's K-12 schools in 2023 & $1.7b, or 13% of higher ed's $13b in total revenue. In 15 K-12 school districts, federal funds were between 30% & 40% of total funding. #aledchat aldailynews.com/how-u-s-educβ¦
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CTE SCHOLARSHIP LAUNCHππ: The Southern Union State Community College Foundation is excited to announce the creation of a new scholarship in collaboration with The Auburn City Schools Career Technical Education (ACS-CTE) Advisory Board.
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This new initiative builds upon a long-standing and successful partnership, with ACS and SUSCC working together on various programs to support academic and professional growth for students. Auburn High School remains the region's leading feeder school for students attending SUSCC. The idea for the scholarship program was first proposed by Jack Burkhalter, a dedicated member of the ACS-CTE Advisory Board, who has supported numerous students attending Southern Union over the past five years.
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During its September 2024 meeting, the ACS-CTE Advisory Board officially adopted the new scholarship program. The program includes the following scholarships:
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ACS-CTE Chairman Scholarship: Provides immediate financial assistance for CTE students to cover tuition and other costs, fostering the development of a skilled workforce within the community.
π οΈACS-CTE Technical Trade Scholarship: Supports CTE students pursuing careers in trades such as welding, automotive technology, construction, and precision machining.
π©ΊACS-CTE Healthcare Services Scholarship: Aids CTE students entering the growing field of healthcare professions, helping address the critical demand for healthcare professionals.
πΌACS-CTE Business Scholarship: Provides assistance for students in business, management, and entrepreneurship, contributing to the development of a robust local economy.
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All scholarships are designed to cover tuition, books, and technical fees, ensuring that CTE students have the resources necessary to succeed in their fields.
#ACS #AuburnCitySchools #Auburn #Community #CareerTechED #SUSCC
π²Students interested in applying for these scholarships can do so through the Southern Union Foundation at suscc.edu/about/foundation-oβ¦
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Being an educator can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be very stressful.
Here are four ways schools can support teachers' mental health.
#StressAwarenessDay #WednesdayWisdom #WellnessWednesday
ALT Four Ways Schools Can Support Teachers' Mental Health: Build in debrief sessions and touchpoints with school leaders & staff members; Increase awareness about school mental health supports; Provide more planning time during the day; Create peer-to-peer support systems like one-on-one mentoring.
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Great teachers can make a huge difference, yβall. Teachers like Evelyn Rudolph at Montgomeryβs β¦@LEADAcademyALβ©. Dedicated and serious about her work, and loving and giving to her middle school students. Take a look. #aledchat al.com/educationlab/2024/10/β¦
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I'm attending the 2024 Make Math Moments Virtual Summit from @makemathmoments #mmmsummit2024 RT if you think others will find this helpful π summit.makemathmoments.com #mmmsummit2024
