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 U.S. Dept. of Education opens discrimination investigation at Alabama middle school A math teacher is accused of discrimination and retaliation against a Black student. Josh MoonNovember 25, 2021
Education Alabama A&M University announces transition team The AAMU Presidential Transition Team is charged with designing and implementing a calendar of strategic and inclusive engagements. StaffNovember 22, 2021
Education State launches 2nd annual Thank Alabama Teachers Week Extending through Sunday, Nov. 21, Thank Alabama Teachers Week was created in 2020 for Alabamians to show gratitude. StaffNovember 16, 2021
Education Ivey pushes for one-year delay in third grade reading requirement The delay would allow state officials to obtain more data on the effects of the pandemic on students' test scores. Josh MoonNovember 11, 2021
Education Jo Bonner named University of South Alabama’s next president Bonner, Gov. Kay Ivey's chief of staff, has served in her office since December 2018. Eddie BurkhalterNovember 10, 2021
Education PARCA study shows Alabama’s college-going rate’s continued downward trend Four-year college attendance held steady while two-year attendance dropped 4 percent. Jacob HolmesNovember 10, 2021
Education Governor awards $4.85 million for innovation, research in Alabama The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is administering the grants. StaffOctober 29, 2021
Education Low test scores bring new scrutiny for Montgomery charter school Test scores show LEAD Academy well below state averages in all areas, and failing to keep pace with Montgomery County schools. Josh MoonOctober 28, 2021
Education Alabama’s first apprenticeship for early childhood educators established This fall, two apprentices at the Coleman Center for Early Learning will serve as a pilot group. StaffOctober 28, 2021
Education Auburn, Tuskegee presidents agree to connect communications programs Tuskegee enrolled in the communications program, who maintain a 3.0 GPA, can complete their senior year at Auburn John H. GlennOctober 21, 2021