Alabama School Connection

21/08/2026

Here's a look at the Alabama schools that had the biggest gains in English language arts and math.

20/08/2026

Back-to-school season often brings renewed attention to student attendance. The latest NAEP long-term trend assessments offer a snapshot about student attendance for 9- and 13-year-olds in 2025.

When 9-year-olds took the reading assessment, 48% reported not being absent in the previous month. The average score for those students was 225. Smaller percentages of students reported missing 1 or more days in the previous month. The average score for students who missed more than 10 days in the previous month was 188.

See the data for 13-year-olds and how trends in absenteeism have changed since 2004: https://www.nationsreportcard.gov/ltt/2025/reading/student-experiences/?age=13

19/08/2026

The Alabama Reading Initiative would like to recognize districts who have achieved the honor of being named a Science of Reading Gold Certified District for 2026 by achieving a 92% or higher completion rate.

These districts exemplify a commitment of sustainability to the Science of Reading and effective instruction.

Congratulations to Coffee County Schools for achieving 92% or higher completion rates for their teachers and leaders enrolled in all three LETRS® courses: LETRS® for Educators, LETRS® for Administrators, and LETRS® for Early Childhood.

Coffee County is one of three districts in our state to receive this recognition!

Coffee County School System Alabama Department of Education

19/08/2026

Alabama Daily News analyzed school-level ACAP results and found 78 schools where ELA proficiency increased by at least 10 percentage points.

19/08/2026

🌱 Investing in schools. Expanding opportunities. Building what comes next.

APCSC proudly congratulates the newest recipients of our Charter School Program (CSP) Grant! These awards represent more than funding. They represent an investment in strong schools, innovative ideas, and greater educational opportunities for students and families across Alabama.

Congratulations to D.C. Wolfe School, i3 Academy, Invictus Academy, Legacy Prep Charter School, and TIME Leadership Academy! 🎉 We look forward to seeing how each school uses this investment to grow, strengthen its programs, and turn its vision into lasting impact for the communities it serves.

The future is taking root, and we are excited to watch it grow. 💚📚

19/08/2026

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We’re proud to celebrate Jacksonville High School for moving from #66 to #20 among the Top 20 Best High Schools in Alabama by U.S. News & World Report!

This incredible jump is a reflection of the hard work, dedication, and excellence of our students, teachers, staff, families, and entire school community. What an accomplishment and what an exciting time to be a Golden Eagle!

Congratulations, Golden Eagles!

https://aldailynews.com/u-s-news-eight-alabama-public-high-schools-rank-in-top-5-nationally/

19/08/2026

Good morning, parents!

To ensure the well-being of all our scholars, we must work together to prevent illness. If your child shows any symptoms listed below, we kindly ask you to keep them at home to help protect their classmates. Thank you for your cooperation!

14/08/2026

New ACAP scores (from spring) are online: https://aldailynews.com/new-alabama-acap-scores-are-out-see-your-school-and-district-results/

I'll do a deep dive over the weekend, but the scores, while somewhat flat overall, show big improvement in some unexpected schools and districts. Take a look.

Alabama Daily News analyzed the latest results, with searchable district and school tables included later in this story so readers can look up local proficiency and poverty rates.

12/08/2026

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12/08/2026

A welcoming cafeteria starts with all of us! A little kindness, patience, and respect help make mealtime smoother and more enjoyable for everyone at the table. Please join us in practicing proper cafeteria etiquette during your meal time. 🍎