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On Monday, April 17th 2023, our Founder, Neonta Williams hosted a small intimate Chat & Chew with parents, retired educator and current educators to discuss the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of BA4E. The attendees were quite interactive and shared personal experiences of why education is important them. Additionally, attendees shared how connected they felt to the core values of this organization.   "Thank you for coming! I will connect and keep up with the organization and further share the knowledge that I gain from you"

In Alabama, like in many states across the United States, there is a significant achievement gap in education. This gap is particularly pronounced when it comes to race, with Black and Hispanic students lagging behind their white peers in academic performance and graduation rates. One of the main factors driving this achievement gap is the unequal distribution of resources between schools in different neighborhoods. Schools in low-income neighborhoods often have less funding, fewer experienced teachers, and fewer resources to support student learning. This makes it more difficult for students in these schools to succeed academically. Another factor is the history of [...]

Christa Andrews with Black Alabamians for Education held a Clergy luncheon in Fairfield, AL discussing a potential charter school in the area. Christa gave the pastors information about the Charter School Law in Alabama. The pastors were in agreement that many children need something different to get them off the current trajectory of crime and that parents need more information to help advocate for their children.  The pastors were able to ask her questions and get direct answers. The pastors overwhelmingly felt that the session was informative and that their knowledge of charter schools was increased.

Alabama School Choice Roadmap By: National School Choice Week Team Choosing a school? You’ve got options.  Choosing where your child goes to school is one of the biggest decisions you face. While it may feel intimidating to navigate your school options in Alabama and make a choice, you can do it! And remember, every child is unique. So, the “best” school for your child may look different than the “best” school for your neighbor’s child. A good starting point for choosing a school is knowing your options. That’s why this post will break down the six main learning environments available in [...]

Public charter schools are tuition-free public schools that have the freedom to meet the unique needs of their students. In this video, we address three common myths you might have heard about these schools. Learn more about school choice at www.ExcelinEd.org/OLH

~ we are leaping into the year 2021 with motivation lead by Prosperity and Purpose!  We are seeking to create more partnerships that will yield us the opportunity to expand our staff and deepen the footprint of our work across the state.  We are incredibly excited to have received a $25,000.00 Grant from the Best Buy Foundation to launch “Closing the Gap Phase II”!  Phase II is going to afford us the opportunity to purchase additional devices to give away to support remote/virtual learning, create safe space sites for students to access internet services and support families financially with in-home internet [...]