ALSDE school data

Understanding the Alabama State Report Card: What Black Parents Need to Know Every year, the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) publishes a School Report Card that grades every public school in the state using an A through F scale. This report card is one of the most powerful tools available to parents, guardians, and community advocates — yet it remains one of the least understood. For Black families across Alabama, from Birmingham's Southside to the Black Belt counties of Wilcox and Lowndes, learning to read and use this document is an act of empowerment and civic engagement. What Is the [...]