Education Bill would reward teachers for “American exceptionalism” training Senate Bill 8 would establish a certification for completing coursework centered around promoting pride in the United States. Wesley WalterNovember 1, 2024
Education Confederate curriculum: Could CHOOSE Act fund fringe coursework? Under the CHOOSE Act, homeschooling parents can receive up to $2,000 in reimbursements per child. Jacob HolmesSeptember 27, 2024
Education Troy Chancellor Hawkins reflects on diversity, legacy at university Hawkins, who has served as chancellor at Troy since 1989, is the longest-serving chief executive of a public university in the United States. Wesley WalterSeptember 25, 2024
Education Prattville Library argues book selection is “government speech” in new filing The Autauga-Prattville Public Library board of trustees is asking a federal judge to deny a motion for a preliminary injunction. Jacob HolmesSeptember 24, 2024
Education League of Women Voters hosts panel on Alabama library attacks for “Banned Books Week” Panelists discussed a year of "attacks" on state libraries. Jacob HolmesSeptember 24, 2024
Education Troy University Board of Trustees urges Chancellor Jack Hawkins to reconsider retirement The Troy University Board of Trustees has unanimously requested Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins Jr. to reconsider his decision to retire. Bill BrittSeptember 23, 2024
Education ALGOP Chair Wahl voted new chair of Alabama Public Library Service board Alabama Republic Party Chair John Wahl is now the chairman of the Alabama Public Library Service executive board. Jacob HolmesSeptember 20, 2024
Education Project 2025 puts Head Start on the chopping block The program is listed for elimination in the Heritage Foundation's 900-plus-page policy guide dubbed Project 2025. Jacob HolmesSeptember 19, 2024
Education Alabama Commission on Higher Education holds September meeting Commissioners approved several new academic programs. StaffSeptember 16, 2024
Education Report: Alabama high education sees enrollment surge Community colleges across the state have seen particularly strong growth. StaffSeptember 16, 2024
Education Alabama joins pledge to cut chronic absenteeism in half Alabama takes a pledge with thirteen other states aiming to cut chronic absenteeism in half in the next five years. Mary Claire WootenSeptember 10, 2024