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 Phillips7 hours ago
Education Former Athens principal convicted of multiple felonies still employed Because of state laws, Athens Schools officials have been unable to terminate Rick Carter, who was convicted in March of seven felonies Josh MoonJune 9, 2022
Education Opinion | Alabama’s FAFSA completion policy is yielding success This success of the FAFSA completion policy reminds us once again that leadership matters. Tim McCartneyMay 26, 2022
Education Parent: Magic City Acceptance Academy says school is helping his child Karl Julian said he's noticed remarkable improvements in his daughter's life since she began attending the LGBTQ-affirming charter school. Eddie BurkhalterMay 17, 2022
Education Alabama Arise urges ALSDE to extend summer lunch program through the summer The Summer Food Service Program, a federally funded summer lunch program administered by Alabama, is set to expire on June 30. John H. GlennMay 9, 2022
Education ASU Board of Trustees elects new leadership at May 5 meeting Former president pro-tempore Brenda Brown Dillard was elected to serve as Board president. StaffMay 9, 2022
Education Alabama to add 96 new pre-k classrooms in the fall Alabama's pre-K program was recognized for the 16th consecutive year for reaching all benchmarks recommended by the National Institute for Early Education Research. Eddie BurkhalterApril 27, 2022
Education Governor signs Education Trust Fund Governor Ivey noted the strategic investments the state is making in students. StaffApril 15, 2022
Education Lt. Gov. Ainsworth: 53 public schools receiving prestigious “Purple Star” designation The designation for their efforts to assist military children with school transition and developing programs that recognize military service. StaffApril 13, 2022
Education Governor announces 36 new classrooms funded by P-3 P-3 is funded by the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education through the governor’s Strong Start, Strong Finish education initiative. StaffApril 11, 2022
Education ASU’s Ross named to White House HBCU advisory board Quinton Ross will join other prominent leaders to help guide the Biden administration's efforts to aid Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Josh MoonApril 1, 2022