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-approveMore >>
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.More >>
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 aroundMore >>
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 aroundMore >>
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 ofMore >>
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 ofMore >>
Thursday, June 6 2013 7:20 PM EDT2013-06-06 23:20:03 GMT
We think it's important to share and comment on analysis made by reputable organizations regarding important issues that affect Alabamians. The Rand Corporation, as reported by WSFA 12 News earlier thisMore >>
We think it's important to share and comment on analysis made by reputable organizations regarding important issues that affect Alabamians. The Rand Corporation, as reported by WSFA 12 News earlier thisMore >>
Tuesday, June 4 2013 7:20 PM EDT2013-06-04 23:20:06 GMT
By know you've heard that ASU's interim President has secured legal counsel for and I quote, "university officials in their personal and official positions regarding the agreed upon procedures of the forensicMore >>
By know you've heard that ASU's interim President has secured legal counsel for and I quote, "university officials in their personal and official positions regarding the agreed upon procedures of the forensicMore >>
Want to reply or make an editorial suggestion? Email Collin Gaston, V.P. & G.M. of WSFA 12 News.More >>
Want to reply or make an editorial suggestion? Email Collin Gaston, V.P. & G.M. of WSFA 12 News.More >>
MONTGOMERY, AL (WSFA) - Workforce preparedness is key to survival for states in as competitive an economic environment we've ever had in our country and the key to that is quality education.
We applaud the Alabama Board of Education for adopting the Common Core State Standards Initiative for schools. It will strengthen our existing state standards in English and Math and keep us on a level playing field with most other states nationally.
The standards set a consistent framework for what students need to know and allows our local teachers, principals and superintendents to determine how the lessons are taught and standards met.
It should also enable the state to reduce the need for remediation, a costly issue, and be helpful for the many children of transient military families we educate statewide.
We will also get a clearer picture of how we measure up with other states since our standards would be the same.
This is another signal to businesses in our state and those that want to come here that Alabama is committed to maintaining the highest educational standards in the nation.