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 Sen. Katie Britt celebrates School Choice Week Britt co-sponsored a resolution that would formally designate this week as “National School Choice Week.” StaffJanuary 25, 2023
Education CollegeCounts 2023 Scholarship open for Alabama students The CollegeCounts Scholarship online application is available now through Feb. 28, 2023. StaffJanuary 13, 2023
Education Troy University hires retired Air Force Brig. Gen. Boutwell as senior vice chancellor Boutwell will oversee public affairs and the university’s relationship with the military, among other responsibilities. Jacob HolmesJanuary 4, 2023
Education ACHE recommends $207 million budget increase The Alabama Commission on Higher Education approved a $2.36 billion budget recommendation Friday. Jacob HolmesDecember 12, 2022
Education Alabama Association of School Boards installs new leadership Mary Hooks, who served two full terms representing District 4, was installed as president of the association. Jacob HolmesDecember 12, 2022
Education Birmingham City Council approves $1 million in funds for conflict resolution schools "This is another tool in our toolbox as we work to support prevention measures to address violent crime in our community," said Birmingham Mayor... John H. GlennNovember 25, 2022
Education Filmore named director of governmental relations at Troy University Filmore previously served as director of legislative affairs for Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey. StaffNovember 16, 2022
Education Ivey awards $1.3 million in university research grants The grants are from the Alabama Research and Development Enhancement Fund, a state-funded program created in 2019. Jacob HolmesNovember 3, 2022
Education Ivey declares November as “Thank Alabama Teachers Month” Parents and all Alabamians are encouraged to thank the teachers in their lives throughout the month. Jacob HolmesNovember 2, 2022
Education Education scorecard shows how Alabama districts held up during pandemic Alabama performed well compared to 28 other states, losing about one month in math and staying steady in reading. Jacob HolmesOctober 31, 2022