2021 Birmingham Parent Family Favorite Winners
We all have our favorites, and so do you. But if you need a suggestion or a fresh idea, a friend or family member can give us great ideas by sharing THEIR favorites. That’s what [Read More]
Article Category: Education
Alabama Launches Historic TEAMS Act
With the stroke of a pen at the Alabama State Capitol, Governor Kay Ivey earlier this month signed into law the Teacher Excellence and Accountability for Mathematics and Science (TEAMS) Act, legislation designed to fill [Read More]
Childcare Resources’ Head Start Program Partners with PNC
Childcare Resources’ Head Start Program partnered with PNC Grow Up Great to inspire great futures for young children. PNC Grow Up Great is a $500 million, a multi-year, bilingual initiative that began in 2004 to [Read More]
Virtual Safety Programs for Schools
Schools across Alabama may now schedule virtual safety programming through Children’s of Alabama to help children avoid accidental injury. This programming, which has traditionally been held in person, is conducted by the Safe Kids Alabama [Read More]
U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools Honor
Award Honors Schools, Districts, and Postsecondary Institutions for Reducing Environmental Impact and Costs, Improving Health and Wellness, Offering Effective Sustainability Education The U.S. Department of Education released the names of the 2021 U.S. Department of [Read More]
What SAT and ACT Changes Mean for Students
Without a doubt, some of you have already seen the recent news about colleges extending their SAT and ACT test-optional policy for 2022, and heard about the changes to the SAT. A lot of you [Read More]
School News from the Alabama School of Math and Science
ASMS Senior Selected for Early Medical School Acceptance Program at UAB Congratulations to senior Matthew Blevins for being selected for the EMSAP (early medical school acceptance program) at UAB. He was one of only 15 students selected from more [Read More]
Tutors – Not Just for Kids But College, Too!
Many people tend to think of tutoring as being something for kids. Yet there are millions of college students who struggle and need help, too. In fact, according to EducationData.org, around 40 percent of undergraduate [Read More]
Struggling with Learning During the Pandemic?
Q&A with Richard Rusczyk, the founder of AoPS Q: What can parents do to make sure their kids aren’t falling behind right now? Stay informed and establish routines to keep your kids from falling behind. Whatever [Read More]
Virtual Water Curriculum for 5th Graders
With the on-going pandemic making it problematic to conduct in-person classroom visits, the annual Birmingham Water Works School Program will continue virtually. The Birmingham Water Works PR Team has established an online hub for educational [Read More]