Educators discuss Alabama’s lowered reading score for third graders

TROY, Ala. (TROJANVISION) — Two Troy University professors say the Alabama State Board of Education‘s decision to lower the reading score for third graders could be beneficial.

Under Alabama’s previous reading score, third graders needed to achieve a score equal or above 452 in order to progress to the fourth grade. Now, due to…

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Colleagues remember the life of Robert W. Smith

TROY Ala. (TROJANVISION) — Inspiration, mentor, friend. Those are only some of the words used to describe Robert W. Smith.

Smith died after complications from cardiac surgery, leaving behind a legacy of hard work and a love for his students.

“His reputation was built on solid evidence, on solid work,” said Director of Bands…

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TUPD: Athletes’ parents are being targeted by phone scammers

TROY, Ala. (TROJANVISION) — TROY parents, beware; the Troy University Police Department (TUPD) says scam calls are targeting students’ parents.

It was a normal day for Troy University softball player D’aun Riggs. That is, until her coach told her team to be on the lookout for a scam that seems to be primarily affecting Troy…

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TROY students explain what international peace means to them

TROY, Ala. (TROJANVISION) — International Day of Peace celebrates peace across nations.

Peace means many different things to different people.

“There’s so much that divides us, maybe physical boundaries, oceans, religion, different points of view, different lifestyles and cultures,” said Carrie Jaxon, Director of the International Arts Center. “International peace is where we can…

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