"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) What Did You Read Last Night? March Is National Reading Month; (2) U.S. Department of Education Praises Reading Initiatives; (3) Reality Street Writers Realize Dream; (4) An Alabama Exhibition of Photographs and Poetry by Middle School Students: Eyes of the Storm--A Community Service after Katrina; and (5) Alabama Learning Exchange Adds New Dimensions. Regular features include: (1) Good News in Alabama; (2) Awards, Opportunities and Professional Development; (3) Calendar; and (4) Teacher of the Month.