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 School “choice” in one of the most segregated, unequal systems in the country De facto segregation persists, with Birmingham public schools ranking among the least integrated and most unequal in the country. Ellen GomoryApril 5, 2023
Education PARCA: Average ACT scores, college readiness dropped for class of 2022 Average scores are down from a pre-pandemic high for the class of 2017. John H. GlennMarch 28, 2023
Education Alabama colleges awarded nearly 28,000 bachelor’s degrees over the last decade Over a similar period, median earnings for Alabamians 25-64 rose six percent. StaffMarch 13, 2023
Education ALSDE launches “Teachers are the Real Influencers” campaign It's the state's newest wave of its ongoing teacher recruitment efforts. StaffMarch 3, 2023
Education Sewell to announce funding to support student initiatives at Birmingham-Southern College It will be used to provide meaningful student support in higher education. StaffFebruary 22, 2023
Education One year in, Skills for Success rapid training shows results Most students have been able to complete training in about two to three weeks. StaffFebruary 20, 2023
Education Birmingham Talks receives national investment Birmingham Talks focuses on improving kindergarten readiness by increasing interactive conversation between children and their caregivers. StaffFebruary 15, 2023
Education $4 million awarded to support early childhood education The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services awarded the funding for Alabama’s Preschool Development Grant initiative StaffFebruary 3, 2023
Education ASU student authors, illustrates superhero comic book After drawing panels of artwork and writing an exciting story, Martin’s Herculean hurdle is to have the comic book published. Kenneth MullinaxFebruary 1, 2023
Education PARCA: High school graduates entering into colleges increases slightly But the rate still remains below pre-pandemic levels. John H. GlennJanuary 30, 2023