AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEducation & Equity: A federal judge sided with the University of Alabama in its bid to shut down two student magazines—Nineteen Fifty-Six (Black culture) and Alice (women-focused)—rejecting students’ request to block the closures. Workforce & Skills: JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon used Alabama as a national example of where education and training can help close the skills gap in advanced manufacturing, aerospace, defense, energy, and tech. Voting Rights & Redistricting: Alabama Republicans are still fighting in court over which congressional map should be used after a federal challenge tied to Voting Rights Act disputes; Justice Clarence Thomas declined to immediately grant relief but ordered a fast response. Community Learning: Selma’s Gospel Tabernacle Church is launching a STEAM Summer Camp for 100+ students, mixing hands-on STEM with theatre, aviation, fitness, and field trips. Screen-Time Debate: Parents are pushing back on classroom tech as reading and math scores slip, arguing for limits or removal of digital devices. Arts & Youth: Cleveland’s Montgomery-Hill Poetry Slam paid teens for their writing, spotlighting youth creativity beyond sports. Local Sports Spotlight: Mt. Hope High School named its top 10 graduates for 2026, led by valedictorian Gavin Stegall.
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