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 Phillips3 days ago
Education Tuskegee president won’t return to university after medical leave The university is beginning a national search for a new president. John H. GlennMarch 29, 2021
Education Governor announces 34 new early learning classrooms With the addition of 34 new classrooms, more than 3,600 students will be participating in the Pre-K through 3rd-grade program. StaffMarch 24, 2021
Education S&P upgrades University of Alabama at Birmingham’s bond rating S&P noted the university's navigation of the COVID-19 pandemic, and its strong enrollment and employment numbers. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 18, 2021
Education ACHE approves academic programs to prepare students for automation The committee suggests that new job skills beyond the high school level will be mandatory for workers to keep livable wages after 2025. John H. GlennMarch 16, 2021
Education ACHE, ACCS to provide educators grants to get Creative Commons Certificate training The training is meant to teach individuals about Creative Commons licensing and how to create and share their work openly. John H. GlennMarch 15, 2021
Education Office of Apprenticeship launches the first certified pre-apprenticeship program in state Pre-apprenticeships are designed to prepare individuals to enter and succeed in a Registered Apprenticeship and ultimately a career. StaffMarch 11, 2021
Education Tuition freeze, full campus operations planned for Alabama community colleges Tuition will not increase for the 2021-2022 academic year. StaffMarch 11, 2021
Education Brad Newman appointed president of Shelton State Community College Chancellor Jimmy Baker announced the selection of Brad Newman as president of Shelton State Community College. StaffMarch 11, 2021
Education Cynthia Anthony appointed president of Lawson State Community College Chancellor Jimmy Baker announced the appointment of Cynthia Anthony as president of Lawson State Community College. StaffMarch 11, 2021
Education Alabama college enrollment for recent graduates at five-year low Despite 92 percent of students graduating — a record number for Alabama — only 58 percent entered into higher learning. John H. GlennMarch 10, 2021