Education Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report A researcher at the center-left think tank estimated vouchers could reduce Alabama public schools’ per-pupil funding by hundreds of dollars. Chance Phillips2 days ago
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
Education “Nation’s Report Card:” Alabama test scores decline less than other states But Alabama's test scores in mathematics and reading proficiency are still below the national average. John H. GlennOctober 25, 2022
Education Sewell to host Magic City Classic Issue Forum on student debt cancellation Sewell will also announce a total of $1,000,000 in federal funding for Alabama State and Alabama A&M. StaffOctober 24, 2022
Education West Alabama leaders come together for roundtable at Stillman College Discussion focused on supporting the commercialization of locally made technology and diversifying the workforce. Jacob HolmesOctober 21, 2022