Did you catch Spotlight on Education Thursday night?
We’re covering the latest on the education front, from the mess at Montgomery Public Schools to the latest test scores, Alabama’s newest charter school and the school safety issue.
My guests include Emily Schultz of Alabama Families for Great Schools, who discusses the status of public charter schools in the state; Ibby Dickson, founder of the Alabama Mentoring Initiative, who talks about the impact mentoring has on student achievement and wellbeing; Jennifer Hatchett of YouthServe, who highlights volunteering opportunities for students, parents and others in the community; And education policy veteran Paul Morin, discusses Expanding Learning Opportunities through after school programs.
Watch the show online below.