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Nine percent of Alabama's third graders could be held back after testing below grade level for reading, state schools Superintendent Eric Mackey said in a call with reporters.
MONTGOMERY — The Alabama State Board of Education voted unanimously last week to adopt a resolution aimed at curbing cellphone usage among students in public schools.
In a rushed press conference, that was reportedly called for President Joe Biden to show the world that he was a likable but not feeble old man, he failed spectacularly with U.S. Senator Rick Scott (R-Fla.) calling for his cabinet to remove him
Local school officials say cellphone use by students can be disruptive and result in disciplinary problems, but the safety and convenience benefits of allowing them outweigh the negatives.
Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, is proposing safety audits by law enforcement at every public school in the state to identify and fix potential security weaknesses.