Controversial Textbook Committee Pick | Birmingham News

Birmingham AL News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 8, 2026 · 1m

A controversial appointment has rocked Alabama’s education system: Emily Eddings-Sandley, CEO of the progressive Magic City Acceptance Academy, has been placed on the state textbook committee — despite bypassing the standard legal process. While the State Department of Education confirmed her role, she wasn’t approved by the State Board of Education or the Senate, leaving the exact selection method a mystery. The committee, tasked with reviewing digital literacy and computer science curricula, operates in secrecy — a detail that adds intrigue to her sudden inclusion. Eddings-Sandley’s school…