

Otis to step down as school leader; board elects Montes chairman, Banangada treasurer
STEP tests predict LEAP results; Frantz School move to honor civil rights icon Ruby Bridges

Special-ed students in Orleans schools use 'alternate pencils' to acquire writing skills
It’s Friday morning in Kimberly Sanfeliz’s class, and one of her students, a 7-year-old, is signing in. “Where’s the D?” Sanfeliz asks, mentioning the first letter of the little girl’s name as she stands in front of a board emblazoned with a colorful alphabet.
Head of schools offered new term; plans for Jeff campus roll forward; mission statement debated
Board meeting agenda released
Surge in special-ed students poses budget challenge; Talladega College visit slated
Esperanza principal ousted; McDonogh 42 move may be delayed; teacher bonuses approved
OPEN releases People's Agenda for wide range of continuing education reforms
