Alabama launches historic Teacher Excellence and Accountability for Mathematics and Science (TEAMS) Act
Ambitious legislation, signed into law by Governor Kay Ivey, offers enhanced pay structure to attract math and science teachers from across the Southeast
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MONTGOMERY, Ala., May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ With the stroke of a pen at the Alabama State Capitol, Governor Kay Ivey on Thursday, May 6, signed into law the Teacher Excellence and Accountability for Mathematics and Science (TEAMS) Act, legislation designed to fill each and every Alabama school with credentialed math and science teachers in grades 6-12. Under this law, highly qualified middle and high school math and science teachers could earn up to an additional $20,000 annually.
Senior Sean McCarthy will be presented with Malvern Prep’s first ever Advanced Credential. “An Advanced Credential is the highest form of currency we can offer a student,” explains Patrick Sillup, Assistant Head of School for Academics. Sean’s Advanced Credit presentation will be a surprise and will begin with the showing of this video: https://vimeo.com/542129680
During his time at Malvern Prep, McCarthy has been involved with the creation and execution of several environmental and social justice clubs on campus. He formed the Environmental Club as well as the He for She Club which later became the Human Rights Club. Along with several students, he will help to lead the school’s annual Diversity Conference, st@MP’ND (Speaking Truth at Malvern Prep and Notre Dame) which will take place virtually on May 8.