The Alabama Reading Initiative is advancing all children reading at grade level. A great week of impactful learning and inspiration.ARI / The Alabama Reading Initiative, ALSDE ALSDE Office of Student Learning َ

I3 Academy featured student engagement at our visit today. The impact of quality PL, coaching, & admin expectations leads to great results!

The I See Me! Books Conference was today at the Birmingham Botanical Gardens . I have always left this event filled with joy & inspiration for continuing this great work of ours—ALL CHILDREN reading at grade level by the end of grade 3.

We just won’t stop! #GreenAndGrowing

Today we were able to support the Specialized Treatment Centers Superstars. Thank you for all you do! Bshort ALSDE Office of Student Learning

Vickie has always been a fan of the NAEP assessment and how it is the only common measure that all states take nationwide and measures our performance.

It was so fun getting to share about summer learning on the Capitol Journal. youtu.be/wTPLCGewOyA

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I could not be more proud to stand alongside Ami Reeves Brooks as she becomes the new Secretary of Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education. She will lead with grace, research, and Is grounded! I adore you, Ami. You will be amazing! #TogetherWeAreBetter

Wow! I had the opportunity to visit Summer Learning in Sumter County where they merged their 2 campuses together. Attendance is great and I feel certain they will see results from their efforts of high expectations & daily adjustments to be better tomorrow than they are today!

Look for a PreK in your area! This is a great opportunity for our children!

Alabama’s Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday begins THIS Friday! This tax holiday is one more way we’re supporting our Alabama families and reinforcing the importance of education across our state. #alpolitics governor.alabama.gov/newsroom/2025/…

MEGA is off to a great start with “my friend John,” Dr. Eric Mackey, Dr. Danielle Thompson, Dr. Terrie Noland, and all our peeps in Alabama! Alabama State Department of Education ARI / The Alabama Reading Initiative, ALSDE

Be a part of Governor Kay Ivey’s Summer Reading Challenge

I am proud to join Alabama's National Board Boot Camp today. Over 293 educators joined online; the majority of these individuals are seeking certification or renewal. Check out the stats and research...and find your people!

Language is everything! Bigskyliteracysummit

It’s been a good day! Congrats, Brooks! We are so proud of you!

Someone believed in me, and then, I believed in myself. I became a teacher to pay it forward EVERY day in my classroom. #XQLive