State of Alabama - Department of Finance - Executive Planning Office

"Our education system will be able to prepare all Alabama students for the challenges of a new global economy."

Provide more support for educators and improve teacher development.
Improve the quality of school facilities throughout the state.
Improve student achievement in reading, math and science.
Reward schools and teachers for exceptional performance.
Increase the high school graduation rate.
Expand distance-learning opportunities and offer Advanced Placement (AP) courses in every high school.
Improve and expand the state's workforce development programs.
Expand investment in institutions of higher learning, including strategic investment in research institutions as they create 21st Century jobs.