The Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama (PARCA) is a nonprofit, nonpartisan corporation that exists to collect, synthesize, and report information on issues of public interest affecting state and local government policy in Alabama. It is financed by contributions from civic-minded organizations and individuals who share the belief that the future of Alabama depends on public understanding of the issues facing the state. The support of all who share its aims is welcomed.
Recent PARCA Presentations
Professor Randolph Horn: PARCA Legislative Service Survey (PowerPoint) (Presented at the PARCA Annual Meeting, January 23, 2008) Jim Williams: Equity and Adequacy in the Foundation Program, 1997 to 2008, January 19, 2008 (Text of Speech) Equity and Adequacy in the Foundation Program, 1997 to 2008 (PowerPoint) Jim Williams: Performance Comparisons for Alabama’s Largest School Systems, January 17, 2008 (Text of Speech) Performance Comparisons for Alabama’s Largest School Systems (PowerPoint) Jim Williams: Introduction to the PARCA Analysis of the Spring 2007 Results Alabama Reading and Math Test (ARMT) Spring 2007 Results by System (PowerPoint) Home Page
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