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. Staff11 hours ago
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
Education Shelby: Wallace State Community College receives $1.17M ARC POWER Grant ARC’s POWER grant program is a congressionally-funded initiative that targets communities affected by the decline of coal. StaffOctober 18, 2022
Education PARCA: Standardized test scores show improvements While test scores are improving, the study highlights that there is still "a long way to go." John H. GlennOctober 14, 2022
Education DOJ: Alabama segregates disabled foster kids into inferior schools The report found that foster children with disabilities are placed in on-site schools that fail to provide adequate education. Jacob HolmesOctober 13, 2022
Education Rep. Sewell to host first virtual grants workshop for scholarships, higher education Sewell will bring together officials from local colleges and universities—and the U.S. Department of Education. StaffSeptember 20, 2022
Education Alabama superintendent: “Don’t Say Gay” enforcement starts at local school boards At this time, superintendent Eric Mackey said he is not aware of any teachers who have been reported to the state board. Jacob HolmesSeptember 19, 2022
Education Alabama Commission on Higher Education addresses student loan forgiveness The cost to attend a university is especially higher in Alabama than in many states. StaffSeptember 12, 2022
Education Alabama Board of Education codifies “Don’t Say Gay” law The language reflects a law enacted by the Legislature earlier this year to prevent the discussion or instruction of sexual orientation and gender identity. Jacob HolmesSeptember 9, 2022