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. Staff1 day ago
Education Ivey announces $23.5 million for state education projects The funds are to be used for infrastructure projects and upgrades. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 26, 2021
Education Katie Britt supports Ivey’s position on banning Critical Race Theory in public schools The State Board of Education will address Critical Race Theory in their August meeting. Brandon MoseleyJuly 15, 2021
Education Alabama-based Hi.Ed partners with Butler County Schools The web-based platform is a way “to deliver students to careers,” allowing students to identify, explore and prepare for career pathways. StaffJuly 15, 2021
Education Lawrence Brandyburg appointed interim president at Bishop State Community College Dr. Brandyburg will replace Dr. Reginald Sykes, who has stepped down from the position. StaffJuly 15, 2021
Education Alabama ACLU to state school board: Oppose ban on critical race theory The Alabama State Department of Education is considering a resolution prohibiting the concept in classrooms. Micah DanneyJuly 8, 2021
Education Study group meets on law to remove school construction oversight Several groups remain concerned that removing oversight could lead to safety problems. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 7, 2021
Education Conservatives hold conference on banning Critical Race Theory, Common Core Over 40 people attended Saturday’s conference at New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Indian Springs. Brandon MoseleyJune 28, 2021
Education Increases in funding for scholarship, grants for students One of those is the need-based Alabama Student Assistance Program. It received a 23.39 percent increase from last year. StaffJune 14, 2021
Education Growing majority of Alabamians want more spent on education, survey says Respondents were divided on how to pay for it, but most think that internet sales taxes should be distributed differently. Micah DanneyMay 28, 2021
Education Lawmakers critical of Ivey’s veto to delay retention portion of the Literacy Act Ivey vetoed a bill that would have delayed portions of the Alabama Literacy Act. The bill had broad, bipartisan support. Josh MoonMay 28, 2021