Food give away at Saks High today. Thank you athletes for unloading the truck!

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High School Principals meeting today. Great Leaders!!! They care about their kids!!

All of our wonderful nurses at their opening of school meeting! What would we do without them!!! Thanks!!

New teachers working hard getting trained on dyslexia! #preparedtohelp

The start date for students in Calhoun County Schools has been changed from Tuesday, August 11th to Tuesday, August 18th.

Commit yourself to a year of learning. Students, whether you are starting this school year in a traditional classroom, virtually, or in a blended/hybrid scenario, this year will be very different. Study hard, work hard, be flexible, & do your part to keep yourself and others safe

Last minute discussions w Principals making sure they have everything they need before next week! #kidsarecoming !!!!

APT’s new website, Learn at Home with Alabama Public Television, includes a variety of activities, downloadable materials and digital resources that complement our broadcast schedules and extend learning opportunities. aptv.org/education/

Received a gift from Alabama Teachers Credit Union to help students in need! Thank you Whitney and all the fine folks at Alabama Teachers CU !

Each Alabama school system will receive 200 face shields, 1200 bottles of hand sanitizer, 200 K95 masks for school nurses, and 8 thermometers from Alabama EMA — thanks to Alabama Forestry Commission for help with the delivery of the supplies for schools

Today, with the support of Dr. Harris, I’m extending our current #SaferatHome order for 5 weeks. This will include extending our statewide mask ordinance until Friday, October 2. governor.alabama.gov/newsroom/2020/… Alabama Public Health #TogetherAL #MaskUpAL #alpolitics 1/5

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The health and wellness of our students, teachers, & staff continues to be a priority. This afternoon, I met with State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris & other Alabama Public Health team members about the forthcoming COVID-19 reporting system.

September is Attendance Awareness Month! Absenteeism in the 1st month of school can predict poor attendance throughout the school year. Half the students who miss 2-4 days in Sept go on to miss nearly a month of school. #schooleveryday attendanceworks.org Alabama State Department of Education

Good things are happening in tough times across our state. Thank you Vic Wilson for the opportunity to speak to CLAS Board Members this morning. I appreciate each of you and your contribution to Education in our state.

This afternoon, I spoke to U.S. Deputy Secretary of Education Zais and Assistant Secretary Brogan from U.S. Department of Education & provided an update of storm damage. I will continue to communicate & work together w/ our federal partners to ensure our school systems have the support needed.

Congratulations to Sheffield City Schools Superintendent Dr. Carlos Nelson on being awarded the 2022 CLAS Leadership Award. #clasconv22 #clasleaders

It was an honor to serve as this years CLAS president. Our convention was great this week in Bham. #clasconv22

Reserve at Arab last night!