Alabama's Education Turnaround: Top in Math & Reading Recovery

0:00It's March 6 in Birmingham. Let's get into the news. Alabama Governor Kay Ivey highlighted major education gains in a recent Birmingham speech. She celebrated jumps in national rankings for fourth grade reading and math, calling it a true turnaround for the state. When Ivey took office in 2017, Alabama rang dead last at 52nd and 4th grade math and 49th in reading. Today, those scores have climbed to 32nd in math and 34th in reading. Her administration pushed early reforms, like the Strong Start Strong Finish initiative, along with the Literacy Act and numerous the Act to sharpen focus. On basics, she also prioritized reopening schools for in-person learning during the pandemic ahead of most places. The latest national report card puts Alabama first in math recovery and third in reading recovery nationwide. The state now leads in classroom participation, tackling chronic absenteeism head-on. New measures build on that momentum, including the Focus Act to curb cell phone distractions

1:02and adjust sign law limiting screen time for young kids. In early childcare settings, Ivey praised students, teachers, and parents for the progress. This episode is supported by our sponsor. Podcasts hit different when the sound comes from your pillow. Once you try it, it just makes sense. S-O-L-I-SOLYPILO.COM