Gerald Shirley

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Alabama has good schools

Alabama does not have failing public schools. The schools meet parents’ and students’ expectations. Improvement is imminent, and education standards are being raised. The National ... Read more

Tim Tebow bill should not pass

Dear Editor,   The Alabama State Legislature’s Senate Education Committee recently approved a bill that would allow home-schooled students to participate in public schools’ athletics. ... Read more  | 3 comments

Special honor for special educator

Friends, colleagues, family members, and Morning Star Baptist Church’s family gathered at the Selma Convention Center last Friday to celebrate and congratulate Cheryl Anita Randolph ... Read more

Schools and mayor must work together

City government and school boards must work together in order to have successful schools. In the past, school superintendents and city mayors had minimum interaction. ... Read more  | 2 comments

More Articles

  1. Hiring a part-time superintendent | 1 comment
  2. School and community relations
  3. Show your appreciation for Selma’s school board
  4. Selma schools have a promising future | 4 comments
  5. Elected vs. appointed superintendents
  6. The importance of school enrichment | 1 comment
  7. Reduction in force policy forces job cuts | 8 comments
  8. Suggestions for a more balanced school system budget | 1 comment
  9. Smaller schools are safer for students
  10. Closing school is regressive for Selma | 9 comments
  11. Teachers want to be held accountable | 4 comments
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