Tag: Mobile County schools

Third-Party Talk and Courthouse Upsets: More Super Tuesday Winners and Losers

James Bullard, March 4, 2016

In a second round of post-primary analysis, the area’s political observers weighed a possible third-party fall campaign and a Mobile County courthouse shake-up, and named winners in an unpredictable year.

Baldwin County

Mobile, Baldwin School Leaders Press State Lawmakers on Classroom Technology Funding

James Bullard, July 23, 2014

Mobile and Baldwin County school officials met with state lawmakers to push for renewed technology funding after years without state support.

Baldwin County

An empty classroom with desks representing a public school system

Baldwin County Schools Say Budget Is ‘On Track’ as Penny Tax Revenue Edges Up

James Bullard, July 22, 2014

Baldwin County’s school system reported it was on pace to close fiscal 2014 with a healthy reserve as its one-cent education sales tax brought in slightly more money than the year before, officials told the board.

Baldwin County

School supplies laid out for back-to-school shopping

Alabama’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday Returns Aug. 1-3

James Bullard, July 17, 2014

Alabama’s ninth annual back-to-school sales tax holiday runs Aug. 1-3, offering shoppers savings on clothing, computers, and school supplies.

Mobile

Mobile Convention Center Hosts Statewide Teacher Gathering Focused on Graduation Gains

James Bullard, July 15, 2014

Thousands of Alabama educators gathered in downtown Mobile for a statewide conference highlighting classroom innovation and rising graduation rates.

Mobile

Elementary students working at their desks in a bright classroom

Mobile County Schools to Broadcast a Live Panel on Alabama’s College and Career Ready Standards

James Bullard, July 15, 2014

The Mobile County school system planned a live, televised panel discussion on the Alabama College and Career Ready Standards, featuring the superintendent, principals and classroom teachers.

Education