Greene County Schools Hire New Superintendent

0:00From the Daily News Now Network, this is Birmingham News Today. Green County Schools just hired Dr. Timothy Thurman as their new superintendent. This comes after the previous leader, Dr. Corey Jones, stepped down. The district wants to keep up strong student progress while fixing weaker spots in academics. Their latest state report, Card Score, was 69 overall, with achievement around 40 and growth at 85. The biggest wins show up in student growth, but math and science scores need work. These STEM areas stand out as the main challenges right now. District leaders see the system performing well, in general, just with a few areas to improve. The new hire aims to lift their state standing and build momentum. Thurman plans to recruit and keep strong teachers, especially in the black bell for tough subjects like special needs, math, and science. They're offering stipends to certified educators and teaming up with colleges to train students early. Long-term fixes include better support for teachers, plus tighter school safety, like controlled

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