Education House committee OKs bill looking to tackle campus food insecurity The bill would provide a designation for colleges working to combat food insecurity on campus and allow them to apply for additional grants. Wesley Walter2 days ago
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
Education University of South Alabama suspends three professors over racist costumes One dressed as a confederate soldier. The other two held a noose and a whip. Josh MoonMarch 8, 2021
Education Corporal punishment declining in Alabama, but state still ranks third-highest in nation Use of corporal punishment in Alabama public schools dropped 44 percent between 2016 and 2018. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 25, 2021
Education Fake report cards, phony transcripts: Federal officials detail virtual schools indictments U.S. Attorney Louis Franklin laid out the scheme while announcing six indictments Tuesday. Josh MoonFebruary 23, 2021
Education Tour highlights University of Alabama’s history with slavery UA associate professor Hilary Green's tours shed light on the university's slave history and how it's remembered, erased. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 19, 2021
Education Alabama nonprofit asks Legislature to adopt Gov. Kay Ivey’s pre-K funding request Gov. Kay Ivey has recommended state lawmakers approve an additional $24.4 million for pre-K statewide. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 18, 2021