Education AFP-Alabama applauds the opening of Education Savings Accounts applications The ESA program comes as a result of Gov. Kay Ivey’s CHOOSE Act. StaffJanuary 6, 2025
Education Amidst book challenges, Gadsden Public Library could lose minor funding source The Etowah County GOP's Amy Minton is driving challenges and opposing library funding over "inappropriate materials" in books for minors. Jacob HolmesDecember 26, 2023
Education Yarbrough, out-of-state group advocate for expansive school choice bill Under the legislation, schools would not be required to test students. "If we say a school has to administer a test, that means we... Jacob HolmesDecember 25, 2023
Education Right-wing media prompts Orange Beach schools to review library books At least three of the books appear to have been challenged for LGBTQ themes or messages. Jacob HolmesDecember 18, 2023
Education Valiant Cross Academy earns $1 million Yass Prize Pennsylvania billionaires Jeff and Janine Yass established the award, also called the “Pulitzer for education innovation." Jacob HolmesDecember 15, 2023
Education Commission on Higher Education approves $2.12 billion budget This approval marks a substantial increase of $135.81 million, or 6.84 percent, from the previous fiscal year. StaffDecember 12, 2023
Education Alabama’s Education Commission unveils a bold plan to transform public schools The commission's report lays out a roadmap for educational reform in Alabama. Bill BrittDecember 5, 2023
Education Alabama gets an ‘A’ in personal finance education Alabama’s high schools have retained their A grade in a national report card on how well they teach personal finance. Jacob HolmesDecember 5, 2023
Education William Filmore elevated to vice chancellor at Troy University Filmore has been appointed as the new vice chancellor of government and external relations. StaffDecember 1, 2023
Education Despite criticisms, libraries have followed proper protocol in response to book challenges In Prattville and beyond, library staff and board members have been largely following proper protocol to deal with challenges. Jacob HolmesNovember 29, 2023
Education APLS board takes steps to amend code at Ivey’s request Although the APLS executive board took its first action Thursday, it will be a long wait before the board can take a final vote... Jacob HolmesNovember 21, 2023