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Hoover High Freshman Campus Seeks Associate Principal - June 4, The Birmingham News

Opinions Vary in First Year Review of Freshman Campus - June 4, The Birmingham News

Blue Ribbon Lighthouse School Award Spotlights Spain Park High - June 4, The Birmingham News

Spain Park High Economics Teacher Honored by State Group - June 4, The Birmingham News

Video:  Hoover High School Has It All - June 1, The Huntsville Times

The Sky's The Limit - June 1, The Huntsville Times

Hoover School System Adopts Four-Day Work Week - May 31, The Birmingham News

Tom Defnall Leaving School Board, But Not School System - May 28, The Birmingham News

Hoover High Expects Strong Showing in New Health Sciences Academy - May 28, The Birmingham News

National Merit Scholars Named - May 28, The Birmingham News

Hoover City Schools Ranking in Newsweek Top High Schools in America - Newsweek Magazine

Hoover Parent Accuses City, School Leaders of Interfering with School Operations - May 21, The Birmingham News

Classroom Clips - May 21, The Birmingham News

Hoover Graduates Enter High-Tech World with Eye on Service - May 21, The Birmingham News

Graduation Means Time for Spain Park Seniors to Use Experience, Move Forward - May 21, The Birmingham News

Teachers, Experiences Offer Hoover High Students Years to Remember - May 21, The Birmingham News

South Shades Crest Raises $30,000 for Young Cancer Patient - May 21, The Birmingham News

Hoover Students to Relocate to Old Berry Next School for Next Year - May 20, The Birmingham News

Suzy Baker Becomes Board President - May 19, The Birmingham News

Letters, Faxes, and E-Mail - May 17, The Birmingham News

Hoover Board of Education to Consider New Graduation Requirements, Elect Officers - May 17, The Birmingham News

Hoover, Alabama Residents Favor Building Schools Over Rezoning - May 14, The Birmingham News

Hoover Resident Says Hoover Officials Continue to Filch Cash from School System Coffers - May 14, The Birmingham News

Despite Public Trust Violations, Hoover School Board Gives Itself High Marks - May 14, The Birmingham News

Spain Park High Students Teach Science Lessons to Elementary Kids - May 14, The Birmingham News

Jazzy Night Full of Dancing at Hoover High Prom - May 14, The Birmingham News

Classroom Clips - May 14, The Birmingham News

Raising the Aspirations of Students - Editorial, May 11, The Birmingham News

Hoover Schools Chief Sees No Immediate Rezoning for Ross Bridge Students - May 7, The Birmingham News

Lessons, Spirit of Hoover High Cheerleading Coach Live On - May 7, The Birmingham News

City Recreation Programs Will Move to Old Berry School - May 7, The Birmingham News

National Blue Ribbon Selection Committee Visits Spain Park - May 7, The Birmingham News

Classroom Clips - May 7, The Birmingham News

Reading First in Doubt After Study - May 2, The Birmingham News

House's Bare-Bones Budget Trims $375 Million - May 1, The Birmingham News

Students Help Build 1-Acre Outdoor Classroom at Bluff Park Elementary - April 30, The Birmingham News

Area Schools Get Big Technology Infusion - April 30, The Birmingham News

New Hoover High Principal Prepares for Job - April 30, The Birmingham News

Sound Off:  Use Berry Campus As Park or School - April 30, The Birmingham News

High Dropout Rate Seen As Threat to State Growth - April 30, The Birmingham News

Spain Park Seniors Enjoy Luau - April 30, The Birmingham News

Hoover High Juniors, Seniors Set for Prom - April 30, The Birmingham News

Classroom Clips - April 30, The Birmingham News

Hoover City Schools Ranking in Newsweek Top High Schools in America - Newsweek Magazine

Hoover Parent Accuses City, School Leaders of Interfering with School Operations - May 21, The Birmingham News

Classroom Clips - May 21, The Birmingham News

Hoover Graduates Enter High-Tech World with Eye on Service - May 21, The Birmingham News

Graduation Means Time for Spain Park Seniors to Use Experience, Move Forward - May 21, The Birmingham News

Teachers, Experiences Offer Hoover High Students Years to Remember - May 21, The Birmingham News

South Shades Crest Raises $30,000 for Young Cancer Patient - May 21, The Birmingham News

Hoover Students to Relocate to Old Berry Next School for Next Year - May 20, The Birmingham News

Suzy Baker Becomes Board President - May 19, The Birmingham News

Letters, Faxes, and E-Mail - May 17, The Birmingham News

Hoover Board of Education to Consider New Graduation Requirements, Elect Officers - May 17, The Birmingham News

Hoover, Alabama Residents Favor Building Schools Over Rezoning - May 14, The Birmingham News

Hoover Resident Says Hoover Officials Continue to Filch Cash from School System Coffers - May 14, The Birmingham News

Despite Public Trust Violations, Hoover School Board Gives Itself High Marks - May 14, The Birmingham News

Spain Park High Students Teach Science Lessons to Elementary Kids - May 14, The Birmingham News

Jazzy Night Full of Dancing at Hoover High Prom - May 14, The Birmingham News

Classroom Clips - May 14, The Birmingham News

Raising the Aspirations of Students - Editorial, May 11, The Birmingham News

Hoover Schools Chief Sees No Immediate Rezoning for Ross Bridge Students - May 7, The Birmingham News

Lessons, Spirit of Hoover High Cheerleading Coach Live On - May 7, The Birmingham News

City Recreation Programs Will Move to Old Berry School - May 7, The Birmingham News

National Blue Ribbon Selection Committee Visits Spain Park - May 7, The Birmingham News

Classroom Clips - May 7, The Birmingham News

Reading First in Doubt After Study - May 2, The Birmingham News

House's Bare-Bones Budget Trims $375 Million - May 1, The Birmingham News

Students Help Build 1-Acre Outdoor Classroom at Bluff Park Elementary - April 30, The Birmingham News

Area Schools Get Big Technology Infusion - April 30, The Birmingham News

New Hoover High Principal Prepares for Job - April 30, The Birmingham News

Sound Off:  Use Berry Campus As Park or School - April 30, The Birmingham News

High Dropout Rate Seen As Threat to State Growth - April 30, The Birmingham News

Spain Park Seniors Enjoy Luau - April 30, The Birmingham News

Hoover High Juniors, Seniors Set for Prom - April 30, The Birmingham News

Classroom Clips - April 30, The Birmingham News

A+ Newsletter April 30, 2008 - posted 05/04/08

Hoover Elementary Schools Going High-Tech - April 23, The Birmingham News

Speak Out:  Spain Park's Choir Director's Resignation a Huge Loss for Students - April 23, The Birmingham News

Hoover Foundation Announces 17 Grants for Educational Programs - April 23, The Birmingham News

"Grease" Coming to Hoover High Theater This Week - April 23, The Birmingham News

Time Stood Still at Spain Park Prom - April 23, The Birmingham News

Classroom Clips - April 23, The Birmingham News

Hoover Fifth-Grader Shows Dedication to Child Safety - April 23, Editorial, The Birmingham News

Hoover Fifth-Grader Seeks Alabama Ban on Toy-Like Lighters - April 21, The Birmingham News

In Hoover Schools, There's a Difference Between Legal and Right - April 16, The Birmingham News

Hoover Schools Superintendent Says Finances on Right Track - April 16, The Birmingham News

Chef Aims to Make Hoover Cafeterias Upscale - April 16, The Birmingham News

New Hoover School Board Member No Stranger to City - April 16, The Birmingham News

Jazz Band Brings Home 4th Place in Nation - April 16, The Birmingham News

Classroom Clips - April 16, The Birmingham News

Hoover High Scholars Bowl Team Wins State Title - April 16, The Birmingham News

Hoover School Board OKs $2.7 Million for Technology - April 14, The Birmingham News

Hoover School Board Hires Autauga County's Don Hulin as Hoover High Principal - April 12, The Birmingham News

Hoover School Board Agrees to Self-Evaluation - April 12, The Birmingham News

School Leaders Keep Breaking Promises - April 9, The Birmingham News

Spain Park High Choir Director Gia Graddy Resigns - April 9, The Birmingham News

Hoover School Board to Discuss Self-Evaluation - April 9, The Birmingham News

Hoover Area Chamber of Commerce Accepting Scholarship Applications - April 9, The Birmingham News

Dodgeball League Thrives at Hoover High - April 9, The Birmingham News

Spain Park Art Students Have Successful Year - April 9, The Birmingham News

Classroom Clips - April 9, The Birmingham News

Hoover City Council Appoints Alabama Power Exec Earl Cooper to School Board Seat - April 8, The Birmingham News

Hoover High Students "Flip That Dress" - April 6, The Birmingham News

Alabama Power Executive Recommended for Board - April 4, The Birmingham News

Evaluating Andy Craig - April 3, The Birmingham News

Lake Cyrus Residents Start Web Site - April 2, The Birmingham News

Defnall:  No Effort to Fire Craig - April 2, The Birmingham News

Hoover Speak Out Letters - April 2, The Birmingham News

Gwin Elementary Students Learn Juggling, Unicycling - April 2, The Birmingham News

Committee to Discuss School Board Candidates - April 2, The Birmingham News

Classroom Clips - April 2, The Birmingham News

Hoover High Students Assist in Muscular Dystrophy Fight - April 2, The Birmingham News

Spain Park High Students Honored for Good Character - April 2, The Birmingham News

Choirs' Charity Concert Will Feature 11 Schools - March 28, The Birmingham News

School Chief's Contract Extended - March 27, The Birmingham News

Bluff Park Elementary First Alabama School Recognized in USDA Program - March 26, The Birmingham News

Craig's Tenure As School Chief Awaits Scrutiny - March 26, The Birmingham News

Prom Night Requires Some Preparation - March 26, The Birmingham News

Hang on Seniors, Only Nine Weeks Remain - March 26, The Birmingham News

Hoover Teachers Grade Schools High in Survey - March 26, The Birmingham News

Panel Quizzes Seven Board Candidates - March 26, The Birmingham News

Spring Fling Coming Up for Middle Schoolers - March 26, The Birmingham News

Classroom Clips - March 26, The Birmingham News

Board Candidate Interviews Today - March 25, The Birmingham News

Hoover's Limited English Students Dwindle - March 25, The Birmingham News

New Era for Hoover - Editorial - March 19, The Birmingham News

Straight Talk Helps Teen Avoid Alcohol, Drugs - March 19, The Birmingham News

Hoover Elementary Schools Get New Instruments - March 18, The Birmingham News

Key Club Promotes Fundraiser - March 19, The Birmingham News

A Test of Strength, Knowledge and Silliness - March 19, The Birmingham News

Classroom Clips - March 19, The Birmingham News

Spain Park Teacher Appeals Loss in Discrimination Lawsuit - March 19, The Birmingham News

Committee Recommends Autauga County Candidate as New Principal - March 14, The Birmingham News

Speak Out - March 12, The Birmingham News

Hoover Announces Finley Award Winners - March 12, The Birmingham News

Exemplary Character Recognized at Hoover High School - March 12, The Birmingham News

State's Annual Report Gives Hoover Great Marks - March 12, The Birmingham News

Overall Revenues Fall Slightly Short in Hoover - March 12, The Birmingham News

Fewer Discipline Problems Reported in Hoover Schools - March 12, The Birmingham News

Spain Park Prepares Students for Success - March 12, The Birmingham News

Worth Noting - Winning Math - March 12, The Birmingham News

Hoover School Board Adopts Form for Superintendent's Evaluation with April 1 Deadline - March 10, The Birmingham News

Sixth Applicant to Vie for Hoover High Principal - March 8, The Birmingham News

Hoover Parents Upset Over Changes at Crossroads School - March 5, The Birmingham News

Hoover High Senior Aces SAT - March 5, The Birmingham News

Park Singers of Spain Park High Bring Home Trophies - March 5, The Birmingham News

Hoover High Math Team Sixth in National Competition - March 5, The Birmingham News

Classroom Clips - March 5, The Birmingham News

Hoover Plans New Sidewalk for Hackberry Lane - March 5, The Birmingham News

Community Meeting to Highlight Abuse of Prescription Drugs - March 5, The Birmingham News

Alabama's Highways Among Deadliest for Teen Drivers - March 2, The Birmingham News

Hoover High Principals Hopefuls List Down to Five - March 1, The Birmingham News

How Long Is Summer?  Legislators Debate Making Schools Take a Longer Break - March 2, The Daily Home

Eight Applicants for School Board Impressive - February 27, The Birmingham News

School Board Interviews Set - February 27, The Birmingham News

Wright Wants to Expand Park Area - February 27, The Birmingham News

Pilot Program at Greystone Elementary Could Be Environmental Leap for School System - February 27, The Birmingham News

Hoover High Students Mourn Loss of Classmate Nathan Miller - February 27, The Birmingham News

Reversing Course - Editorial - February 27, The Birmingham News

Good Judgment Can Lead to Safe, Fun Spring Break - February 27, The Birmingham News

Political Football:  The Stories and The Interviews - February 27, The Birmingham News

Candidates Named for Principal's Job - February 21, The

After School Tutoring Good Use of Time - February 20, The Birmingham News

New Hoover High Club Forms For Female Minority Achievers - February 20, The Birmingham News

Pupils Can Get Extra Dose of After-School Tutorial Care - February 20, The Birmingham News

Spain Park High School Student Finds Presidential Election Gives Chance to Voice Concerns, Alter History - February 20, The Birmingham News

Classroom Clips - February 20, The Birmingham News

Hoover School Board Seat Has 8 Applicants - February 20, The Birmingham News

Hoover Parents Hear Latest on Growth in System - February 20, The Birmingham News

Green Valley Elementary Students Get Booked, Sort of, For Safety's Sake - February 20, The Birmingham News

24 Want to Be Hoover's Principal - February 16, The Birmingham News

Author Tells Hoover Students Story of Survival, Literal and Literary - February 13, The Birmingham News

Hoover, Spain Park Planning New Academies - February 13, The Birmingham News

Speak Out - Look at Old Berry Campus for Charter School - February 13, The Birmingham News

Mayson Wins Hoover High Senior Beauty Pageant - February 13, The Birmingham News

Tanzanian School Adopts Deer Valley Name in Honor of Students' Generosity - February 13, The Birmingham News

Spain Park High Girls Bid on Dates to Raise Money - February 13, The Birmingham News

Hoover School Board Member Tom Defnall Will Not Reapply for Seat - February 12, The Birmingham News

Board Gets Peek at Two Growth Plans - February 8, The Birmingham News

Lawmakers Tell PTAs Can Expect Belt-Tightening - February 6, The Birmingham News

Hoover High Principal Search Extended for Two Additional Weeks - February 6, The Birmingham News

Hoover High School Hosts One-Act Plays - February 6, The Birmingham News

Hoover School System Seeks Character Award Nominees - February 6, The Birmingham News

Hoover's Berry Middle School Evacuated for Small Fire - February 5, Breaking News, The Birmingham News

Parents Critique School Growth Plans - February 5, The Birmingham News

Education Trust Fund Revenues Grow at Slower Rate Than Expected - February 2, The Birmingham News

Work on Old Berry Could Begin Next Year - February 1, The Birmingham News

Hoover City Council Seeking Applicants for School Board Seat - January 30, The Birmingham News

Hoover City Schools Foundation Awards $17,000 in Grants - January 30, The Birmingham News

Superintendent Craig Sets Community Meetings - January 30, The Birmingham News

Young Debate Team at Spain Park Gets Invitation to Harvard - January 30, The Birmingham News

Hoover High Students Win Broadcast Awards - January 30, The Birmingham News

Trip to Enterprise Was Eye-Opening for Spain Park High Students - January 30, The Birmingham News

Hoover Announces Teacher of the Year - January 23, The Birmingham News

Bluff Park, Berry, and Spain Park Teachers Nominated for Hall of Fame - January 23, The Birmingham News

Hoover Students Get School Achievement Goal - January 23, The Birmingham News

Playwright to Visit Hoover, Alabama's Spain Park High - January 23, The Birmingham News

Mr. and Miss Hoover Selected for 2008 - January 23, The Birmingham News

Hoover May Revive Berry Campus as Middle School - January 18, The Birmingham News

$800 Million Decrease Seen in State Spending - January 17, The Birmingham News

Housing Starts Down in Hoover for Second Straight Year - January 16, The Birmingham News

Superintendent's Letter Came Too Late - January 16, The Birmingham News

Hoover Schools Want Comment on Proposed Calendar - January 16, The Birmingham News

Spain Park Students Mark Spot on Enterprise's Giving Map with 25 Televisions - January 16, The Birmingham News

Classroom Clips - January 16, The Birmingham News

Seek More Competition - January 15, Mobile Press-Register

Support Sought for Teen Driver Proposals - January 15, The Birmingham News

Lawmakers Propose Stricter Rules on Teen Drivers - January 11, The Birmingham News

Alabama Schools Bring Home a 'C' - January 10, The Birmingham News

Hoover's '07 Headlines Weren't All Bad - January 9, The Birmingham News

Judge Rules Termination of Former Hoover High Principal Bishop Was Lawful - January 9, The Birmingham News

Spain Park's Band Savors Sights of Italy - January 9, The Birmingham News

Hoover High School Marching Band Participates in Fiesta Bowl Parade, Competition - January 9, The Birmingham News

Hoover City Council Annexes 68 Acres Off Patton Chapel Road - January 7, Breaking News, The Birmingham News

Cyberbullying Becoming Concern for Birmingham-Area School Officials - January 7, The Birmingham News

Hope Abounds at Hoover High Despite Loss of Propst, Football Championship - January 3, The Birmingham News

Football Fallout Tops Hoover News of 2007 - January 3, The Birmingham News

Spain Park High to Hold Fine Arts Fundraiser - January 2, The Birmingham News

Mayor Petelos to Talk About City's Retail Future in Addresses - January 2,The Birmingham News

Spain Park High Students Look Forward to Beauty Walk - January 2, The Birmingham News

High School Classes Focus on Guiding Students to Careers - January 1, The Birmingham News

Birmingham, Alabama Top Stories - December 31, The Birmingham News

Hoover Anti-Drug Group Represented at News Conference with President Bush in Washington, D.C. - December 27, The Birmingham News

Hoover High Winter Dance Bowls Them Over - December 27, The Birmingham News

Spain Park High Students Ready for Two-Week Break - December 27, The Birmingham News

Classroom Clips - December 26, The Birmingham News

Speak Out - December 26, The Birmingham News

Berry School Offer Likely to Expire - December 21, The Birmingham News

Judge Won't Rule Until After Christmas in Wrongful Termination Case of Former Hoover High School Principal Richard Bishop - December 21, The Birmingham News

Hoover Hires Former Oxford Coach - December 21, The Birmingham News

New Coach Must Possess Many Qualities - Editorial - December 19, The Birmingham News

Spain Park Accolades Adding Up in 2007 - December 19, The Birmingham News

Scholars Bowl Team Finishes Top in Tourney - December 19, The Birmingham News

Wellness Program Comes to Hoover Schools - December 19, The Birmingham News

Guidelines Should Make Booster Clubs More Accountable - Editorial - December 16, The Birmingham News

Letter Regarding Berry Property - December 14, The Birmingham News

Alabama State Department of Education Issues Financial Accountability Guidelines for Booster Clubs, Other School-Related Organizations - December 12, The Birmingham News

Is Hoover Willing to Pay for Berry Campus? - December 12, The Birmingham News

Hoover High Principal Ken Jarnagin Shows Leadership, Letter Writer Says - December 12, The Birmingham News

Hoover High School Math Team Places Ninth in National Competition - December 12, The Birmingham News

Spain Park Theater Group Wins Title - December 12, The Birmingham News

Classroom Clips - December 12, The Birmingham News

Court Motion Compares Bishop's Argument to Fairy Tale - December 11, The Birmingham News

Hoover Parks and Recreation Board Wants to Retain Berry Facilities - December 10, The Birmingham News

Hoover Seeks to Keep Using Berry Fields - December 8, The Birmingham News

Schools, City Eye Berry Field Use - December 7, The Birmingham News

Two Hoover Elementary Schools to Expand - December 6, The Birmingham News

Hoover High School Asks for Feedback on Next Football Coach - Breaking News, December 5, The Birmingham News

Depositions Shed Light on Hiring of Richard Bishop as Hoover High School Principal - December 5, The Birmingham News

Hoover High School Faculty Get Involved in Search for Principal - December 5, The Birmingham News

27 Hoover Teachers Gain National Certification - December 5, The Birmingham News

Giving, Nutrition Topics at School - December 5, The Birmingham News

Hoover Loses to Vestavia in Playoff Game - December 5, The Birmingham News

Spain Park Notes Nomination - December 5, The Birmingham News

Classroom Clips - December 5, The Birmingham News

Hoover Schools Sets Record Number of Board Certified Teachers - November 28, The Birmingham News

Hoover High's Snyder Earns Highest Possible ACT (36) - November 28, The Birmingham News

Hoover Board Should Aim for Fair Price on Berry Middle School Campus, Close Deal - Jon Anderson - November 28, The Birmingham News

Hoover High Students Buy Christmas Gifts for Needy Kids - November 28, The Birmingham News

Hoover Gets Community, Environment Awards in International Competition - November 27, The Birmingham News

Is Hoover Schools' Mission in Scholastics or Football? - Sound Off - November 22, The Birmingham News

Doesn't Public Deserve Info on BucTV Funds? - Jon Anderson - November 22, The Birmingham News

Offer for Old Berry Includes May Deadline - November 22, The Birmingham News

Spain Park High Students Spread Blessings - November 22, The Birmingham News

Hoover High Students Star in French Week - November 22, The Birmingham News

Alabama Schools Not Safe from Charlatans Who Undermine No Child Left Behind - John Archibald - November 18, The Birmingham News

School Superintendent Andy Craig Says He Has No Plans to Resign - November 16, The Birmingham News

Liaison to School Board Says Probe Mishandled, Calls for Resignations - November 15, The Birmingham News

Report Blasts Schools on Standards - November 14, The Birmingham News

Hoover Schools Screen for Sex Offenders - November 14, The Birmingham News

Prison Documentary Sends Message to At-Risk Students - November 14, The Birmingham News

Committee Forms to Address Growth - November 14, The Birmingham News

Hoover Students Honored for Their Scores on AP Tests - November 14, The Birmingham News

School Resource Officer Teaches, Helps Community - November 14, The Birmingham News

Hoover's Scholar Bowl First at Austin - November 14, The Birmingham News

Lineman Wins Womanless Beauty Pageant - November 14, The Birmingham News

State's Teacher of the Year Runs for Kids' Fitness - November 14, The Birmingham News

Student Scores Are a Mixed Bag - November 9, The Birmingham News

Joint Offer Made for Berry Site - November 9, The Birmingham News

Hoover Residents Take Aim at School Board - November 9, The Birmingham News

Hoover Finalist for Livable City Honor - November 8, The Birmingham News

Hoover High Students Hurt by Eligibility Issue - November 7, The Birmingham News

Teenagers Still Enjoy Halloween Treats, Too - November 7, The Birmingham News

Hoover to Buy Land to Block Apartments - November 6, The Birmingham News

Jenna Bush Shares Stories of Hope - November 3, The Birmingham News

Hoover May Buy Land to Stop Apartments - November 2, The Birmingham News

Classroom Clips - October 31, The Birmingham News

Hoover High Students to Stage Greek Tragedy - October 24, Birmingham News

Banquet Honors Students' Academic Achievement - October 24, The Birmingham News

Classroom Clips - October 24, The Birmingham News

Hoover Band Seeks Money for Performances Near, Far - October 17, The Birmingham News

Hoover Students Take Part in Community Walk - October 17, The Birmingham News

Pointer's Points - Editorial - October 17, The Birmingham News

State Gives School $20,000 for High Test Scores - October 17, The Birmingham News

Hoover to Screen for Sex Offenders - October 16, The Birmingham News

Technology Helps Improve the Way Teachers Teach - October 10, Birmingham News

Hoover High Spends $40,000 for Apple Macs - October 10, Birmingham News

Search for New Hoover High Principal Postponed - October 10, Birmingham News

Time to Clear Air of Smoke - October 10, Editorial, Birmingham News

Technology Outpaces State Laws - October 10, Birmingham News

A+ Newsletter - posted 10/06/07

Engineering Students in Robotics Competition - October 3, Birmingham News

Racism Is Not a Problem at Spain Park High - October 3, Birmingham News

State Schools Face Challenge to Teach English Language - September 28, Birmingham News

Classroom Clips - September 26, Birmingham News

Ex-Hoover History Teacher Finishes Boot Camp - September 26, Birmingham News

Spain Park Green Team Cleans Cahaba River - September 26, Birmingham News

Spirit Week at Hoover Lives Up to Its Name - September 26, Birmingham News

State Fourth Graders Make Biggest Reading Leap in U.S. - Breaking News, September 25, Birmingham News

Smug Boards Govern Like Hardware - John Archibald - September 23, Birmingham News

One of Alabama's Top Teachers Will Go Extra Miles to Inspire Students by Running New York City Marathon - September 22, Birmingham News

Hoover 2008 City Budget Proposal - September 19, Birmingham News

Birmingham, Hoover Area One of U.S. Strongest, September 19, Birmingham News

River Advocates Favor Signature Homes Plan - September 19, Birmingham News

Hoover ACT Scores Beat Averages Again - September 19, Birmingham News

Hoover High Boasts 14 National Merit Semifinalists - September 19, Birmingham News

Loosening Dress Code Rule a Big Hit with Students - September 19, Birmingham News

Spain Park High Gets Set for Homecoming Week - September 19, Birmingham News

Classroom Clips - September 19, Birmingham News

Parent Speaks Out on Hoover High Situation - Letters, Faxes, and E-mail, September 13, Birmingham News

Awaiting the Report - Editorial - September 12, Birmingham News (reprinted with permission)

Hoover Schools' Rolls Grow by More Than 300 Students - September 12, Birmingham News

Schoolhouse Clocks Tick As Students Wait - Editorial - September 12, Birmingham News

Hoover Schools to Sharpen Strategic Plan for Learning - September 12, Birmingham News

Gifted Kids Often Overlooked; Few Ever Reach Potential - My Turn - September 12, Birmingham News

National Merit Scholar Semifinalists Named - September 12, Birmingham News

Homecoming Early for Hoover High Students - September 12, Birmingham News

Spain Park Students Gear Up for Dinner Theater - September 12, Birmingham News

Hoover Parents Can Pay Online for School Food - September 12, Birmingham News

Hoover Could Stub Out Smoking in Restaurants - September 12, Birmingham News

Classroom Clips - September 12, Birmingham News

Board OKs $163 Million Budget - September 11, Birmingham News

Hoover School Probe Info Delayed - September 7, Birmingham News

Pay Increases Included in $163 Million School Budget Proposal - September 7, Birmingham News

How State Bond Money Would Be Split - September 6, Birmingham News

Bishop's Lawyers Say Propst Should Testify - September 6, Birmingham News

Propst Against Testifying in Bishop's Suit - September 5, Birmingham News

10th Grade Principal Has Infectious Enthusiasm - September 5, Birmingham News

School Board Head Defends City Council - September 5, Birmingham News

Speak Out - September 5, Birmingham News

Classroom Clips - September 5, Birmingham News

Coach May Face Vote - September 1, Birmingham News

Alabama May Sit Chapman - August 30, Birmingham News (update on Hoover High Investigation in article)

Federal Grant to Help City Continue Anti-Drug Coalition - August 29, Birmingham News

Spain Park, Hoover High Adjusting to New Schedules - August 29, Birmingham News

Hoover High Students, Staff Discuss Same Book - August 29, Birmingham News

Classroom Clips - August 29, Birmingham News

Hoover Updates Way Grades Are Changed - August 23, Birmingham News

Schools Pay for Sports Facility - August 23, Birmingham News

Hoover Baseball Boosters Finally Get Their Pitch - Editorial, August 23, Birmingham News

Hoover Counselors Sent UA Changed Transcript for Player - August 23, Birmingham News

The End Is Near, Which Is a Good Thing - Editorial, August 23, Birmingham News

Crossroads' New Principal Revels in Seeing Students Make Good Choices - August 23, Birmingham News

Changes Greet Students with Start of School Year - Spain Park News - August 23, Birmingham News

Nine Face Depositions in Hoover High Case - August 17, Birmingham News

Simmons Meets Accountability Goals - August 15, Birmingham News

Schools' Improvement Ongoing - Editorial - August 15, Birmingham News

Hoover Women Start Podcast to Offer Conservative Voice - August 15, Birmingham News

Attorney's Probe Nearing End - August 14, Birmingham News

Propst Reportedly Was Reprimanded - August 11, Birmingham News

Schools Chief Wants Athletes in Class - Government Roundup - August 10, Birmingham News

Man Speaks Out, Cars Vandalized - August 10, Birmingham News

Bishop Says Propst Got No Special Treatment - August 9, Birmingham News

Hoover Preschool Program for Disabled Doubles Rolls - August 9, Birmingham News

Speak Out - August 8, Birmingham News

School Officials Expecting Population to Grow - August 8, Birmingham News

Pastor Calls on Hoover to Lead by Example - August 7, Birmingham News

And the Bucs Go On - Despite Controversy - August 7, Birmingham News

Bucs Drama Worthy of Prime Time - John Archibald - August 7, Birmingham News

Letters to the Editor - August 5, Birmingham News

Sound Off:  Soap Opera at Hoover Schools - August 5, Birmingham News

Hoover Football Strife Important Mostly Inside City - August 2, Birmingham News

Expanding Investigation - Editorial - August 1, Birmingham News

Interview with Suzy Baker and Donna Frazier - August 1 -  alltalkforwomen.com [click on the play button under Listen to the Show]

Key Claims in Lawsuit Pullout - August 1, Birmingham News

Propst Says Allegations Are Not True - July 31, Birmingham News

Stantis Speaks:  Hoover School Board Whitewash - July 30, Birmingham News - Political Cartoon

Sports Buzz - July 30, Birmingham News

Hoover Controversy Alarms Some Parents - July 29, Birmingham News

Principal Was Warned Off Propst, Lawyers Say - July 28, Birmingham News

Letter from Richard Bishop's Lawyers - July 28, Birmingham News

Jarnagin Says He'll Be Buffer - July 28, Birmingham News

School Secrets - Editorial - July 27, Birmingham News

Propst Was Major Fundraiser for Team's Network - July 27, Birmingham News

Board Dismisses Principal - July 26, Birmingham News

Openness Means Little in Hoover - July 26, John Archibald, Birmingham News

New Principal Has a Passion for Supporting Students - July 25, Birmingham News

No Need to Rush Hoover Athletics Investigation - July 25, Editorial, Birmingham News

Principal Threatens Lawsuit If Terminated - July 25, Birmingham News

Frazier Supports Letting Hoover High Principal Go - July 24, Birmingham News Editor Blog

Action on Hoover High Principal Delayed - July 24, Birmingham News Editor Blog

Hoover Principal's Attorneys Demand to Speak to Board - July 24, Birmingham News Editor Blog

Removal of Hoover Principal Proposed - July 24, Birmingham News

Bucs Boosters Don't Want Probe to Drag On - July 24, Birmingham News

Hoover Principal's Contract Up for Renewal Amid Athletics Probe - July 22, Birmingham News

Pointer Outlines Investigation of School Athletics - July 20, Birmingham News

$16,665 for First Five Days of Football Probe - July 18, Birmingham News

Spain Park Football Players Paint Houses in East Lake - July 13, Birmingham News

Review Looks at Allegation Player Took Test 3 Times - July 12, Birmingham News

Frazier Trusts No One in System - July 12, Birmingham News

Annexation Flip Flop Perplexing - Editorial - July 11, Birmingham News

Coaching School Teaches Ethic, Character Skills - July 11, Birmingham News

Developer Relieved That Annexation Plan Stalls - July 11, Birmingham News

Target Coming to Hoover Center - July 10, Birmingham News

Teachers Put Trip Into Lesson Plans - July 7, Birmingham News

A+ Newsletter - posted 07/07/07

Hoover High Students Work on Habitat House - July 4, Birmingham News

Surveys Don't Pretend to Be Scientific; Just Offer Feedback - July 4, Birmingham News

Grant to Extend Sidewalk at School - July 4, Birmingham News

Spain Park Students Win Prizes for Good Grades - July 4, Birmingham News

Math Teacher Meets with Lawyers in Probe of Player's Grade Change - July 4, Birmingham News

Council Postpones Shannon Annexation - July 3, Birmingham News

A Not-So-Reassuring Board Meeting - Editorial - July 2, Birmingham News

Group Says Board Violated Open Meetings Law - July 13, Birmingham News

Grass-Roots Group May Build Voice in Schools - July 13, Birmingham News

State Agency Won't Probe Grade Changes - July 12, Birmingham News

Teachers Soak Up Additional Skills in Summer Classes - July 6, Birmingham News

Blount County Schools to Begin Random Drug Tests for Some - July 5, Birmingham News

Davis Middle School Gets Career Discovery Class - July 4, Birmingham News

City Hits Another Roadblock on Alternative School Plans - July 4, Birmingham News

Bond Issue May Ease School Overcrowding in Shelby - July 4, Birmingham News

New School Administration Building Welcomed by Staff - July 4, Birmingham News

Schools to Pay More Money to Attract, Retain Employees - July 3, Birmingham News - regarding Shelby County Schools' teachers' pay raise

Not Enough "Public" in City School System - Editorial - July 2, Birmingham News

Teachers Learn How Technology Has Changed How Students Learn - July 13, Mobile Press-Register

Fourth Athlete's Grades Probed - July 4, Mobile Press-Register

Satsuma High Now Part of Grade-Changing Probe - July 3, Mobile Press-Register Breaking News

Education Trust Fund Still Growing - July 3, Birmingham News

Hoover School Board Approves Hiring Pointer, Three Partners - June 29, Birmingham News

Metro Briefs, Board Meeting News - June 29, Birmingham News

City Eyes Shannon Annexation Again - June 29, Birmingham News

Schools Chief Says Findings May Be Made Public - June 28, Birmingham News

Seeking the Truth - Editorial - June 28, Birmingham News

Grade Rumors Shake Trust in Hoover Schools - June 27, Birmingham News

Reporter Fired Over Hoover Coach Rumor - June 27, Birmingham News

Speak Out - June 27, Birmingham News

City Officials Lean to Fewer Residences in Proposed Plan - June 27, Birmingham News

Troubling Allegations - June 27, Birmingham News

Hoover Does It Wrong - June 27, Birmingham News

Hoover Chamber Readies for Move Into Bigger Digs - June 27, Birmingham News

Chamber Seeks Nominations for Annual Freedom Award - June 27, Birmingham News

No Promises in Hoover Probe - June 26, Birmingham News

NCAA Puts Pressure on Prep Teachers - June 26, Birmingham News

Hoover High May Be Own Worst Enemy - June 24, Birmingham News

Superintendent Pledges Independent Probe - June 23, Birmingham News

Judge Will Probe Athletics - June 22, Birmingham News

Hoover Superintendent Pledges Full Investigation - June 22, Birmingham News

Principal Calls Preferential Treatment Concerns 'Unfounded' - June 21, Birmingham News

System Chief Investigates Ex-AD's Concerns - June 20, Birmingham News

School System Hires Two for Top Central Office Jobs - June 20, Birmingham News

Take Survey with Portion of Salt - June 20, Birmingham News

Craig Talking to Potential Buyer for Berry Property - June 20, Birmingham News

Mayor Hopes Annual Bash Can Build Unity Across City - June 20, Birmingham News

Ruling Won't Roil City Schools - June 29, Huntsville Times

A+ Newsletter - June 19

Council Delays Vote on Tax Revenue Claim - June 19, Birmingham News

 

Teachers Rethink Teaching of Mathematical Concepts - June 16, Birmingham News

After 40 Years on the Map, Retail is Still King in Hoover - June 13, Birmingham News

City Boasts Entertainment, Social Offerings Galore - June 13, Birmingham News

Classroom Clips - June 13, Birmingham News

Spokesperson for City Schools to Retire - June 8, Birmingham News

Stan Mims Gets a Report Card - June 12, Birmingham News

Summer Hiring Keeps Growing System Busy - June 12, Birmingham News

Growing Schools - June 12, Birmingham News - Shelby County Schools' Projected Growth for next school year

School Board Picks Five Finalists for Superintendent - June 12, Birmingham News - regarding Midfield's search for a superintendent

States' Academic Proficiency Standards Vary to Large Extent - June 8, Birmingham News

Riley to Sign $1.07 Billion Plan - June 13, Birmingham News

State 47th to Graduate High School Students - June 13, Birmingham News

Nationwide Graduation Rates - June 13, Breaking News Blogs

I Believe Civic Leaders Deserved Better - June 13, Huntsville Times - Editorial - regarding the struggle over whether to raise additional monies for schools

Voters Will Decide School Tax - June 12, Huntsville Times

Madison County Commissioner Dale Strong Criticizes Madison County School Board - June 12, Huntsville Times

Hoover Gazette May 24 Edition - note:  all editions can be found at this link

Speak Out - June 6, Birmingham News

Classroom Clips - June 6, Birmingham News

Town Hall Meeting Slated for Residents and Officials - June 6, Birmingham News

Two Hoover Teachers in Teacher Hall of Fame - May 30, Birmingham News

Hoover Students Rake in Record Scholarship Offers - May 30, Birmingham News

A Slow Learning Curve - May 30, Birmingham News

Planning Must Start Now for Third High School - May 30, Birmingham News

The 2007 Session in a Nutshell - June 8, Birmingham News

A+ Newsletter - posted 06/05/07

Tell the School Board What's on Your Mind - June 5, Mobile Press-Register, regarding Mobile County's search for a superintendent

New Training Targets Modern Jobs - June 5, Birmingham News

Give Parents Control of Education Funding - June 4, Mobile Press-Register

Theodore High's Organizer Makes Sure No Parent is Left Behind - June 3, Mobile Press-Register

Officials' Silence Keeps Parents at Arm's Length - May 7, Washington Post

Grants Give Young Engineers a Leg Up - June 1, Birmingham News

Poll Says State Teachers Favor Pre-K Program - June 1, Birmingham News

VOICES Survey Results (on preschool education) - June 1, Birmingham News

Lawmakers Approve $1.07 Billion Bond Issue - June 1, Birmingham News

Worth Noting:  IB Good, Again - May 28, Birmingham News

Born to Controversy, School System Aims to Grow, Improve - May 23, Birmingham News

Academic Standouts Deserve Recognition at Graduation - May 23, Birmingham News

Bigger and Better - Editorial - May 23, Birmingham News

Board of Education - Teacher Recognition - May 23, Birmingham News

High School Graduation - Hoover and Spain Park - May 23, Birmingham News

Classroom Clips - May 23, Birmingham News

Dennis' Firing Smells a Lot Like School Politics - May 23, Birmingham News

Hoover Board Fires Assistant School Chief - May 22, Birmingham News

Hoover Schools to Drug Test Student Drivers - May 22, Birmingham News

Must Take Education Seriously - May 20, Birmingham News Editorial

Winning Without Character - May 20, Birmingham News Editorial

Board:  Teachers Salaries Must Rise - May 20, Mobile Press-Register (Baldwin County School System)

Driver Drug Tests Weighed at Hoover Schools - May 19, Birmingham News

Two Hoover Teachers Among Top in Nation - May 18, Birmingham News

AEA Offers Legal Help to Mobile Educators Affected by Revamping of Troubled Schools - May 17, Mobile Press-Register

History Test Scores Up Nationwide - May 17, Birmingham News

A+ Newsletter - May 16, 2007 - posted 05/18/07

Hoover Police Website Outlines Apartment Calls - May 16, Birmingham News

Police Department Opens More Detailed Website - May 16, Birmingham News

Award-Winning Author Tells Her Own Story with Students - May 16, Birmingham News

Hoover High Schools Adopt New Schedules - May 16, Birmingham News

Vote on Schools Conduct Code Delayed for Review - May 16, Birmingham News

Councilman Seeks Support on Land Donation for School - May 16, Birmingham News (Jefferson County School System)

Worth Noting:  Hoover Still Has It - May 14, Birmingham News

Choose Prison or School - May 12, Mobile Press-Register

Random Drug Test Plan Tabled - May 11, Birmingham News

Hoover Teacher Served in Marines to Get to Classroom - May 10, Birmingham News

Skilled Public School Debaters Attract Top Colleges - May 10, Birmingham News

Hoover's Officer Harden Wins Optimist's Top Honor - May 9, Birmingham News

Hoover Pupils Track Down Clues in Outdoor Math Class - May 9, Birmingham News

26 State Students Honored Among 15,000 in Nation - May 9, Birmingham News

Time's Up for the Math Dream Team at Simmons - May 9, Birmingham News

Zero Tolerance Isn't the Answer - Speak Out, May 9, Birmingham News

Classroom Clips - May 9, Birmingham News

PAL Program Lets Parents Call Counselors to Help Prevent Abuse - May 8, Birmingham News

Students, Teachers Win Financial Honors - May 8, Birmingham News

Trussville High Most Expensive Ever in Alabama - May 8, Birmingham News

Our Return on Education Dollars Woeful - May 6, Birmingham News

Bonanza for Teachers - May 6, Huntsville Times

Film Touts Education, Smart Choices - May 5, Birmingham News

Special Education Policy Re-Examined - May 5, Birmingham News

House Passes 7 Percent Pay Raise - May 3, Huntsville Times

An Excellent "To Do" List - May 3, Mobile Press-Register

Officials Say Development May Not Support Elementary School - May 2, Birmingham News

Hoover's Sales Tax Revenue Hasn't Grown As Much This Year - May 2, Birmingham News

Hoover Schools, Foundation Partners on Technology, May 2, Birmingham News

Focus on Quality of Life, Arts Would Help Hoover Prosper - May 2, Birmingham News, My Turn

Booming Hoover Wrestles with Urban Identity - May 2, Birmingham News Editorial

Scholars Bowl Team Number 1 in State, 24th of 727 Entries - May 2, Birmingham News

Don't Just Test Drivers For Drugs - Speak Out - May 2, Birmingham News

A+ Newsletter - May 1, 2007

Summer Help for Students Offered - April 30, Mobile Press-Register

Students Tuning Into Math - April 30, Huntsville Times

Hoover Teacher Vying For Award - April 28, Birmingham News

Search Firms Offer to Reach Out for Schools Boss - April 28, Birmingham News - regarding Mobile County's search for a Superintendent - The same search firm used for Hoover's search is interviewing.

School's Location a Deal-Breaker for Vestavia Hills - April 27, Birmingham News

Board Approves Bids for High Tech Projection System - April 27, Birmingham News

Schools Taking Applications for Chief Academic Officer - April 26, Birmingham News

Initiative's "$100 Laptop" Will Cost $175 - April 26, Birmingham News

Green Valley Elementary to Get Title I Money - April 25, Birmingham News

Hoover Pupils Blessed with Good Teachers - April 25, Birmingham News Editorial

King to Lead Hoover Parent Teacher Council - April 25, Birmingham News

Hoover School Board May Drug Test Student Drivers - April 25, Birmingham News

Zero Tolerance By Any Other Name Is Still Zero Tolerance - April 25, Birmingham News - Speak Out

Teachers, First Graders Abuzz on Web with Blogs - April 25, Birmingham News

House Committee Approves Record $6.7 Billion Budget - April 25, Birmingham News

Nutrition Standards Urged for School Food - April 25, Birmingham News

Senate OKs Math, Science Funding - April 25, Birmingham News

Nonprofit Sets Five-Year Goal of Raising $1 Million - Birmingham News

Prescription Drugs Emerge As Growing Threat - April 25, Mobile Press-Register

Bills to End Annual Appraisals Stalled in Legislature - April 25, Birmingham News

Report:  Texting Hurting Ireland's Youth - April 25, Birmingham News

A+ Education Foundation Newsletter - April 24, 2007

Project Wants More Talk About Education - April 24, Birmingham News

Bush: No Child Law Should Be Renewed - April 24, Birmingham News

The Commission on No Child Left Behind - Beyond NCLB - The Aspen Institute - (click here for additional information on the Commission)

The Achiever - The No Child Left Behind Newsletter from the U.S. Department of Education - April 2007

The Achiever - The No Child Left Behind Newsletter from the U.S. Department of Education - March 2007 - included here as a courtesy, as we are just now beginning to publish links to this newsletter

Hoover Built on Retail, Schools - April 22, Birmingham News

Police Protection Need Led to Hoover's Birth - April 22, Birmingham News

New School Systems Sprout Amid Concerns - April 22, Birmingham News

More Area Schools Plan to Offer Elite College-Credit Program - April 22, Mobile Press-Register - regarding the addition of the IB program at Daphne, Davidson, and Fairhope high schools.

Just Being Good Isn't Good Enough - April 22, Mobile Press-Register - regarding Mobile's search for a new superintendent and their upcoming Education Summit

International Flavor Ahead for Students - April 22, Huntsville Times - regarding Huntsville City's IB Program for high school and K-8

Two Students Arrested i