Education AEA announces Team Alabama, Team Auburn “Be a Champion and Read” winners AEA’s Be a Champion and Read contest is a statewide reading competition that has included over half a million student participants. Staff4 hours ago
Education K-12 schools to receive $179 million in Capital Improvement Grant funding The program, which was created by the Legislature this year, allowed public schools to apply for one-time funding for needed capital projects. StaffNovember 20, 2023
Education State library service tables vote to discontinue ALA membership Board members said they’d like more time and information to consider just what that move would mean for the library service. Jacob HolmesNovember 17, 2023
Education Summer program students gained critical reading and math skills in 2023 On average, SAIL students gained 3.1 months in math and 1.9 months in reading. StaffNovember 17, 2023
Education Wahl plans to call for state library disaffiliation from ALA John Wahl, ALGOP chair and Alabama Public Library Service board member, released a letter Wednesday detailing his plan. Jacob HolmesNovember 16, 2023
Education Stillman College pioneers the future of AI education for HBCUs A trio of Stillman College professors was awarded a $150,000 grant as part of Mozilla's Responsible Computing Challenge. Jacob HolmesNovember 14, 2023
Education University of Alabama System announces new external affairs leadership At the helm, Charlie Taylor takes on the pivotal role of vice chancellor for external affairs. Bill BrittNovember 8, 2023
Education Sewell, Aderholt urge state to issue loan to Birmingham-Southern State Treasurer Young Boozer denied the college’s loan application in October, citing the college as a “terrible credit risk.” Jacob HolmesNovember 7, 2023
Education Librarians, “Read Freely” react to APLS memo Read Freely said that is disappointing, but ultimately won’t change how local libraries operate. Jacob HolmesOctober 31, 2023
Education Birmingham Southern sues state treasurer for denying loan application Unless the court decides in favor of Birmingham Southern before Oct. 30, the college is expected to cease operations at the end of the... Jacob HolmesOctober 20, 2023
Education Analysis | A brief examination of defunding libraries in Alabama This isn't just about the present political milieu; the history of book banning is vast. Bill BrittOctober 18, 2023