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. Staff9 hours ago
Education Birmingham Board of Education approves funding for expansion of Birmingham Promise With the financial support from Birmingham City Schools, Birmingham Promise will also for the first time offer sophomores and juniors “shadowing” experiences. StaffJune 29, 2023
Education Work ethic, lessons from mom guided Auburn’s first Black trustee president Quentin Riggins was named Auburn's new board president earlier this month. Josh MoonJune 22, 2023
Education Governor: Alabama First Class Pre-K Program to expand The department will initially add 69 classrooms in 30 counties this fall, providing seats for more than 1,200 children. StaffJune 21, 2023
Education ASU to receive a $2 million grant to help prevent violence in public schools The project will target five MPS elementary schools for comprehensive interventions to reduce school violence. Patrick DarringtonJune 16, 2023
Education Third grade literacy dips The two percentage point decrease may be partly due to an updated a curriculum and test. Samuel StettheimerJune 16, 2023
Education Governor appoints four to Alabama Community College System board The newest members of the Board of Trustees were sworn in as the system celebrates its 60th year. StaffJune 15, 2023
Education Child wellbeing in Alabama may be declining slower than other states Alabama held up better in COVID, but still faces many challenges and remains behind in many indicators. Jacob HolmesJune 14, 2023
Education Governor signs HB342, expanding alternative certification pathways for teachers The legislation aims to help address the ongoing teacher shortage in Alabama. StaffJune 13, 2023
Education Birmingham-Southern awaits bailout Birmingham-Southern announced their intent to work with the treasurer for a loan. Samuel StettheimerJune 12, 2023
Education ACHE reviews increased budgets for higher education The increased funding includes $9 million each for need-based tuition assistance programs administered by ACHE. Jacob HolmesJune 12, 2023