"Alabama Education News" is published monthly except for June, July, and December by the Alabama Department of Education. This publication, authorized by Section 16-2-4 of the "Code of Alabama", as recompiled in 1975, is a public service of the Alabama Department of Education designed to inform citizens and educators about programs and goals of public education in Alabama. This issue contains the following articles: (1) Pivotal Legislative Session for Alabama Education; (2) Alabama Advances in Advanced Placement[R] Ranks; (3) March Is Arts Education Month in Alabama Public Schools; and (4) Q & A with Alabama's New Leader of Reading. Regular features include: (1) Good News in Alabama Schools; (2) Awards, Opportunities, and Professional Development; (3) Calendar; and (4) Teacher of the Month.