A Closer Look at Alabama’s New Diploma
A Closer Look at Alabama’s New High School Diploma
In 2013, state schools superintendent Tommy Bice introduced several new programs to Alabama’s public schools as part of the state’s “Plan 2020.” The plan is designed to help Alabama students become better-prepared graduates. One important part of the plan is the new Alabama High School Diploma, which will affect this year’s freshmen class. While some school officials are excited about the new diploma, saying it will give students more options, some foreign language teachers see drawbacks.
WBHM’s intern Amy Strong reports on the changes and challenges the Class of 2017 will face.
~Amy Strong
CDC pauses remote work arrangements for employees with disabilities, union says
Members of a union representing federal workers said it has been waiting for guidance from the CDC and its parent agency on whether telework will be considered an accommodation under its revised policy.
Jimmy Kimmel show is pulled by ABC after comments about the Charlie Kirk killing
The move follows an appearance by the FCC commissioner, who criticized Kimmel's recent monologue.
U.S. Education Dept. unites conservative groups to create ‘patriotic’ civics content
The group of more than 40 conservative organizations met for the first time on Wednesday. The initiative is aimed at celebrations of the nation's founding next summer.
At least 2 seriously hurt in Pennsylvania shooting involving police
At least two people were seriously injured in a shooting involving police in the southern part of Pennsylvania, not far from the Maryland border, and Gov. Josh Shapiro was rushing to the scene, officials said.
Ben & Jerry’s co-founder Jerry Greenfield resigns over dispute with owner Unilever
Greenfield said the Vermont ice cream maker "has been silenced, sidelined for fear of upsetting those in power" by Unilever, the multinational corporation that bought Ben & Jerry's in 2000.
Trump moves to scrub national parks sites of signs that cast America in a “negative light”
The National Park Service faced a deadline this week to address signs that "inappropriately disparage" historical figures. One target is George Washington's house in Philadelphia, where he held enslaved people.
