Gallopade Earns Tier 1 Rating in Alabama Social Studies Textbook Review Atlanta-based Publisher Receives Top Score Across K-6 Grades ATLANTA, March 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Gallopade International is proud to announce that it has earned a Tier 1 rating from the Alabama Board of Education for its K-6 Social Studies curriculum submission. Gallopade is the only company among all submissions to attain Tier 1 status, the highest possible rating, for all grades K-6, and it achieved the top overall score in all categories. The Board of Education voted Thursday to approve new Social Studies textbooks after months of evaluation. The selection process was led by educators and public appointees who assessed […]

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Superintendent previews higher education report card, teacher paperwork reduction update; textbooks return to February work session Superintendent Mackey previewed a new higher education report card format, introduced the first report from the teacher paperwork reduction committee and said textbook review will return to the board no earlier than the February work session.

Superintendent Mackey reveals exciting updates on the new higher education report card and the first report from the teacher paperwork reduction committee, with a crucial discussion on textbooks set for February!

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Board briefed on revised math textbook rubric and tight timeline for purchases ahead of August 2021 Department staff described changes to the math textbook review process that add qualitative comments, digital‑content and rigor/usability categories, and an average score column. Staff said vendors must still sign contracts before full scoring details can be published, and board members raised concerns about caravan schedules and district access to

Alabama's State Board of Education is revamping its math textbook review process with a new scoring system that could change how districts make purchasing decisions!

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State textbook committee outlines new rubric for instructional materials; CTE review submitted to board Presenters from the Alabama State Department of Education and the Career and Technical Education (CTE) textbook committee described a revised review rubric, committee composition and the adoption timeline, and reported limited public comment on the materials under review.

The Alabama State Board of Education is revamping its textbook review process, promising a more thorough evaluation to ensure quality educational materials for students.

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