Education
A researcher at the center-left think tank estimated vouchers could reduce Alabama public schools’ per-pupil funding by hundreds of dollars.
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Governor awards grants to help low-income residents become self-sufficient
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Gov. Kay Ivey, 25 GOP leaders back Trump’s immigration policies
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Alabama counties set 2025 legislative priorities at ACCA Conference
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Rep. Strong introduces the SPACEPORT Act legislation
AG Marshall argues against certifying the Equal Rights Amendment
- Education
Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report
Google gives $1 million to Stillman Cybersecurity Clinic in memory of Dr. Kevin Harris
ACHE advances education, approves programs, addresses workforce gaps
Read Freely joins ACASH to talk about sex ed book bans
Troy University to reduce cost of high school dual enrollment
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PEEHIP board talks 2024 finances, “treacherous waters” ahead
White Lightning: Inside Alabama’s raw milk “secret society”
New billboard urges Medicaid expansion to save Alabama hospitals
Analysis | Rural hospitals closure crisis: Alabama’s healthcare safety net at risk
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Education
The decision comes after a rash of deaths and calls from the AEA for the district to reevaluate its protocols.
Education
With 10 deaths since November and four deaths within 48 hours, AEA says MPS officials must act to protect teachers and staff.
Education
A number of Alabama dignitaries attended the inauguration including Congresswoman Terri Sewell and Sen. Tommy Tuberville.
Education
SAIL facilitates a peer learning and funding network to ensure high-quality summer learning programs thrive.
Education
Seventy-one percent of the 1,200 faculty members present voted against holding a no-confidence vote in Provost Bill Hardgrave.
Education
The Alabama Broadband Connectivity for Students program will continue into 2021, made possible by a provision in the latest COVID-19 relief package.
Education
The COVID relief package includes Jones's legislation to help HBCUs and reduce the number of questions on the FAFSA.
Education
COVID is having significant impact on children and families, and that impact is disproportionately felt by minority children and families.
Education
The college needs $500,000 in donations by Dec. 31 to stay open for the spring semester.
Education
A report recommends legislators put an estimated $280 million in annual revenues from a state lottery toward education.