The Birmingham City Council Helps Families, Students Get Ready for Back to School
Councilor President Wardine Alexander participated in multiple Back to School events in District 7 over the course of the week. She is one of many Councilors who have been involved in various school-related events towards the end of summer.
Over the weekend, the District 9 office joined forces with Be Kind Birmingham at their pop-up free store at the Ensley Recreation Center. President Alexander, meanwhile, hosted a Book Bag Giveaway on Saturday at Greater Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church.
The District 7 Office also participated in Oxmoor Valley Elementary's Back to School Party earlier in the week.
Students were able to grab a bite to eat, meet their teachers, learn about OVE's new community of Houses, and enjoy live music from a DJ.
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First Year Teachers Receive Funds for School Supplies
Councilor Clinton Woods was on the program for a big announcement this week at Bill Harris Arena. Friday marked the unveiling of the Teacher's Fund -- a first year program intended to help first-year teachers with the purchase of school supplies and other key essentials.
A check for $20,000 was presented, which will impact an estimated 150 first-year teachers in the Birmingham City School System. Organizers hope that the stipend will boost morale, increase teacher retention, and support the success of thousands of students.
National Association of Black Journalists Takes Over the Magic City
The Birmingham City Council was thrilled to welcome the NABJ 2023 Convention and Career Fair to the Magic City for the first time, August 2nd-6th. The purpose of the conference is to provide journalism education, career development, networking and innovation. This is 3rd largest meeting, ever, with over 3,500 participants registered.
Council President Alexander Meets with U.S. Secretary of Education during NABJ Festivities
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona made his way to Birmingham to participate in a roundtable discussion with HBCU Presidents, as well as speaking at the National Association of Black Journalists. He also met with Council President Wardine Alexander (D7) during an event at the BCRI on Thursday.