Daily Reading List: Education News From Around The South

Posted by Annie Gilbertson on December 10, 2012 at 3:16 pm
  • Alabama’s new education accountability plan may mean big changes for schools. (Cullman Times)
  • Mississippi teacher exams to  increase cut score. (Clarion Ledger)
  • Many Mississippi teachers cite low pay as a primary concern when considering leaving the profession. (Clarion Ledger)
  • Thousands of Alabama college students lose federal grant for college due to new restrictions. (al.com)
  • Georgia school districts and other public offices brace for fiscal cliff. (Atlanta Journal Constitution)
  • Some Louisiana parents weigh in on voucher program ruling. (the Town Talk)
  • More students are passing the Georgia high school writing exam. (AP via Atlanta Daily World)
  • Cleveland City Schools in Tennessee tries to adapt to a growing multicultural population. (Cleveland Daily Banner)
  • Tennessee Gov. Haslam is undecided on vouchers, but continues to push other reforms. (Daily News)
Annie Gilbertson Author: Annie Gilbertson Annie Gilbertson has covered the Mississippi education beat for well over a year. Prior, Annie interned at Chicago Public Radio where she integrated user-generated content into the broadcast and produced stories with the non-traditional public radio listener in mind. She's also taught many radio making workshops. In Chicago, Annie led production of Northwestern University's Alumni Association podcasts and worked part-time at scene shop. She's excited to return to the South having "cut her reporting teeth" in Auburn, AL.

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