November 2018 Group Watch: Education Leaders Want More $ For Classrooms
The Alabama State Board of Education wants to put more money toward classroom supplies to relieve some of the pressure on classroom teachers. The board recently approved a budget recom-mendation asking lawmakers for $600 per teacher. The current rate is $536 per teacher. They are also asking for an additional $11.2 million for technology, professional development, library enhancement and textbooks. Other budget priorities include preschool, special education and school safety.
