Archive for the ‘General News’ Category
Dothan Magazine August 2009
Thursday, August 19th, 2010Betty gave an interview to Dothan Magazine in August of 2009. Click here for Part I and Part II of the complete article.
Peters raises doubts about Nat’l Standards
Wednesday, August 18th, 2010Betty Peters speaks to Senator Jeff Sessions about federal interference in educational matters. [click title for video]
Peters says Race to the Top federal power grab
Saturday, July 31st, 2010Alabama has failed so far in its attempts to get federal Race To The Top program funds, and that’s a good thing, according to Alabama State Board of Education member Betty Peters. The state recently learned that it won’t be among states receiving $4.2 billion in federal aid. Reasons given for ...
State education officials discuss core standards
Friday, June 25th, 2010Alabama educational officials started the ball rolling on what education might look like if the state Board of Education decides to join other states in adopting nationwide standards for core courses in English and math. But at least one board member was concerned at a Thursday meeting that the process of ...