Alabama Public School Students Continue Gains in English and Math in both Elementary and Middle School

Alabama students continued steady improvement in English and math across all grade levels on the state’s suite of standardized tests, Read the full release.  


Underdog Wilcox County Scores Near the Top in Reading

This is the first in our new Keys to Success series. The series spotlights schools and school systems that outperform Read the full release.  


New Data Shows Progress on Third Grade Reading Continues

Due to a new higher standard, the number and percentage of third graders who failed to meet the grade-level reading Read the full release.  


Alabama High School Class of 2024 Improves on ACT

Alabama’s 2024 high school graduates posted improved performance on the ACT compared to prior years, continuing a positive trend at Read the full release.  


New Business Education Alliance Report Examines Investments in Alabama’s Education System, Immediate Outcomes, and Future Needs

Today, the Business Education Alliance of Alabama (BEA) is releasing Alabama Can Improve Student Achievement and Prepare a Future Workforce: Here’s How-Part 2, a Read the full release.  


English Scores Jump with Full Implementation of Literacy Act; Math and Science Mixed Results

Alabama student performance in English Language Arts improved significantly in 2024, with the largest spike coming in third grade as Read the full release.  


Major Gains on Reading Scores, More 3rd Graders Reading Sufficiently

Alabama third graders showed major improvement in reading performance in 2024, as the percentage of Alabama students reading sufficiently by Read the full release.  


PARCA Partners with VOICES on 30th Edition of Alabama Kids Count Data Book

VOICES for Alabama’s Children published the 2023 Alabama Kids Count Data Book today, marking the 30th edition of the book published by the Read the full release.  


Alabama Public Opinion Survey

PARCA’s most recent public opinion survey finds, once again, aversion to certain taxes, support for public education, and mistrust in Read the full release.  


More Students Workforce Ready in the Class of 2023

The number and percentage of high school seniors graduating workforce-ready rose with the Class of 2023, according to the results Read the full release.