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Sponsored By Alabama Power For 23 years, Crystal Drake has shared her love and passion for music with her students. Her unconventional teaching style allows her to utilize creative approaches to capture the interest and meet the needs of the diverse student population that she services. Crystal is a graduate of Talladega College, where she studied music education and classical piano. She has played across the country, most notably touring as a student accompanist with the h

Councill School was simply woven into the very fabric of our lives.

By: Sherrel Stewart Birmingham City Schools offers more than one path to success.

By: Kirk Pennick Alabama State University (ASU) and Alabama A&M University (AAMU) are two prominent institutions

Juneteenth, celebrated on June 19th, marks the day in 1865 when enslaved African Americans in Galveston, Texas, were finally informed of their emancipation, more than two years after President Abraham Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation.

Written By: Shay Thompson The day a child steps into the world of formal education is a momentous occasion—one filled with both excitement and trepidation

Written By: Sherrel Stewart Birmingham City Schools prepares for new school year with exciting opportunities