"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) New TV Show Helps Students Explore Career Opportunities: Former "Survivor" Contestant Hosts Show; (2) Alabama CTE Teachers Named National Teachers of the Year; (3) February Is Alabama Career and Technical Education Month; (4) Another Step Added to the Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) Ladder for 2008; and (5) Random Acts of Kindness Spotlight Character Education. Regular features include: (1) Good News in Alabama Schools; (2) Awards, Opportunities and Professional Development; (3) Calendar; and (4) Teacher of the Month.