Education Alabama State Department of Education hit by cyber attack, data breached The breached data potentially includes personally identifiable information such as names, addresses, and Social Security numbers. StaffJuly 5, 2024
Education New director to form partnerships that support industry, boost UA Dr. Patrick Mendez is tasked with creating partnerships that combine impactful research with the critical technology and workforce needs of industry. StaffAugust 5, 2022
Education Shelby County teacher proselytized students, says Freedom From Religion Foundation The teacher reportedly sent home religious materials with students and included a religious message in a yearbook signature. StaffAugust 2, 2022
Education Alabama 3rd grade reading levels slightly improve: PARCA study Failure in third-grade reading levels is still above 20 percent of all Alabama third graders, according to the study. John H. GlennJuly 27, 2022
Education Former Limestone superintendent first to be sentenced in virtual school scam Tom Sisk, who pleaded guilty for his role in the scheme, will serve 18 months in federal prison. Josh MoonJuly 21, 2022
Education Alabama has added nearly 215K postsecondary credentials to workforce since 2018 The initiative's goal to add 500,000 individuals with postsecondary credentials to Alabama's workforce by the year 2025. John H. GlennJuly 14, 2022
Education Olivier Charles appointed President of Bishop State Community College Charles’ appointment marks one of two of the last permanent college presidential appointments at Alabama’s community and technical colleges. StaffJuly 14, 2022
Education DOJ, Madison County School Board reach agreement to “desegregate” schools The DOJ found that Black students were disciplined at an excessive rate and that multiple schools did not have a single Black faculty member. Jacob HolmesJuly 8, 2022
Education Community colleges partner with associations, K-12 schools meet workforce shortage The Alabama Community College System is collaborating with both the Alabama Forestry Association and Alabama Poultry & Egg Association. StaffJuly 7, 2022
Education Troy University freezes tuition for third time in four years A restructuring of the cost plan last year eliminated most fees and created a single tuition rate for undergraduate, graduate and doctoral classes. StaffJune 15, 2022
Education Former Athens principal convicted of multiple felonies still employed Because of state laws, Athens Schools officials have been unable to terminate Rick Carter, who was convicted in March of seven felonies Josh MoonJune 9, 2022