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Editorial: Steady Improvement

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  • Tuesday, June 18 2013 7:20 PM EDT2013-06-18 23:20:03 GMT
    The U. S. Supreme Court is expected to rule as soon as Thursday on a suit filed by Shelby County to strike down Section 5 of the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Section 5 requires that the Justice Department pre-approve
    The U. S. Supreme Court is expected to rule as soon as Thursday on a suit filed by Shelby County to strike down Section 5 of the 1965 Voting Rights Act.

  • Thursday, June 13 2013 7:20 PM EDT2013-06-13 23:20:09 GMT
    Summertime is sun, fun, beaches, mountains, swimming pools, golf courses and yes for those in school, a break. But it can also be a special time to create lasting memories for families with children around
    Summertime is sun, fun, beaches, mountains, swimming pools, golf courses and yes for those in school, a break. But it can also be a special time to create lasting memories for families with children around

  • Tuesday, June 11 2013 7:20 PM EDT2013-06-11 23:20:09 GMT
    The recent Map the Meal Gap report issued by Feeding America highlighted what we at the Montgomery Area Food Bank have been witnessing over the past several years- more families than ever are in need of
    The recent Map the Meal Gap report issued by Feeding America highlighted what we at the Montgomery Area Food Bank have been witnessing over the past several years- more families than ever are in need of
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The best high school in the state is Loveless Academic Magnet.   It's also considered one of the best in the nation, regularly showcasing National Merit Scholarship students.

Brewbaker Technology Magnet is a national Blue Ribbon School of excellence for outstanding student achievement.

Two years ago, Forest Avenue Elementary received the same honor.

Booker T. Washington High School boasts three nationally certified teachers, a state teacher of the year, and incredibly talented students accomplished in the arts and sciences.

Johnnie Carr and Jim Wilson Jr. Elementary Schools are brand new with state of the art resources and George Washington Carver High will be next year as well.

The enthusiasm for learning at Davis Elementary, E.D. Nixon Elementary and McMillan International Academy will excite you.

All of these are Montgomery Public Schools.

There are many others in the system that continue to improve in academic and athletic achievement and teacher and principal excellence.

Attention, accolades and appreciation should be realized for this system that has had challenges in the past.

The reality is that its present and future are on a path of terrific improvement.