Reform Alabama

05/11/2012

Now for some good news. In case you missed it: RA-endorsed School Accountability bill receives final passage. Governor's signature expected within the week.

The Senate on Tuesday granted final approval to a bill which requires the Alabama Department of Education to issue a performance-based letter grade to every school in the state. Gov. Robert Bentley is expected to sign the bill within the next week.

05/11/2012

Charter school bill dies in House committee

A House committee carried over action on the Education Options Act this morning, effectively killing for the session a charter school proposal that was a priority for the governor and Republican leadership in the House and Senate.

05/07/2012

RA founder Bradley Byrne was invited to Cullman this weekend to talk education reform and policy. The Cullman Times caught up with him there.

Former gubernatorial candidate Bradley Byrne has been immersed in Alabama’s contentious education landscape for 25 years, first as a concerned parent and later as a member of the state Board of Education, and chancellor of the community college system.

05/03/2012

Senate approves Education Options Act 23-12; the bill now moves to the House for consideration and final passage.

Alabama needs a strong and determined voice to serve as a constant reminder that Alabama has everything it takes to achieve greatness, but likely never will, without some important government changes.

04/27/2012

Check out our founder and chairman, Bradley Byrne, testifying at a public hearing on charter schools last week! (VIDEO)

Alabama needs a strong and determined voice to serve as a constant reminder that Alabama has everything it takes to achieve greatness, but likely never will, without some important government changes.

04/27/2012

Our election law enforcement bill is moving through the Senate, carried by Sen. Bryan Taylor (R-Prattville). LIKE this if you think it's time to finally hold candidates in Alabama accountable!

04/20/2012

The House of Representatives kept busy late into last night and got HB588 passed. This bill requires the Department of Education to create and implement a letter grading system of all schools in Alabama. It's one of our Blueprint for Education Reform initiatives, so we're happy to see it go on to the Senate so quickly!

04/12/2012

We expect a close vote in the House on the charter school bill. Here's what you can do to help. IMPORTANT: Please "LIKE" this and share it with all of your friends!

Alabama needs a strong and determined voice to serve as a constant reminder that Alabama has everything it takes to achieve greatness, but likely never will, without some important government changes.

04/09/2012

Bradley Byrne and Quin Hillyer talk Medicaid reform in this morning's Press-Register. "LIKE" this if you agree that Alabama must get it's Medicaid spending under control.

The last week of March gave Alabama three reasons to focus on a looming crisis that threatens not just the state’s budget, but its ultimate solvency. From Montgomery’s Goat Hill to the U.S. Supreme Court on Capitol Hill, Medicaid grabbed headlines for piling unsupportable costs onto state budgets.

04/09/2012

In case you missed it on Sunday, check out Montgomery Mayor Todd Strange's editorial on Charter Schools.

Alabama needs a strong and determined voice to serve as a constant reminder that Alabama has everything it takes to achieve greatness, but likely never will, without some important government changes.

03/14/2012

Legislators will file a bill today that will allow for the creation and operation of charter schools in Alabama. "LIKE" this post if you think parents should have a CHOICE when it comes to their children's education.

http://blog.al.com/live/2012/03/bentley_lawmakers_tout_charter.html

MONTGOMERY, Alabama -- Republican Gov. Robert Bentley and top GOP state lawmakers this morning unveiled a proposal to allow for the creation of public charter schools and to let local school districts appeal some state regulations.

02/12/2012

Imagine our state focusing on education with the same passion it has for football and refusing to settle for anything less than the best.