Education AFP-Alabama applauds the opening of Education Savings Accounts applications The ESA program comes as a result of Gov. Kay Ivey’s CHOOSE Act. StaffJanuary 6, 2025
Education University of Alabama shuts down DEI office to comply with state law The new UA website meant to explain the effects of SB129 describes new restrictions on UA instructors in detail. Chance PhillipsJuly 24, 2024
Education Troy University Surveying and Geomatics Sciences program wins national award Troy University’s Surveying and Geomatics Sciences program is one of seven in the nation to be honored with the Surveying Education Award. StaffJuly 24, 2024
Education School choice vouchers tanked Arizona’s budget. Could they do the same in Alabama? Recent reporting accuses school choice vouchers of draining state budgets, raising questions about the effects of Alabama's new CHOOSE Act. Chance PhillipsJuly 19, 2024
Education Troy University dean selected to attend Fulbright international seminar Thrasher’s selection marks the first time a current Troy University dean has been chosen for a Fulbright award. StaffJuly 16, 2024
Education Alabama State Department of Education hit by cyber attack, data breached The breached data potentially includes personally identifiable information such as names, addresses, and Social Security numbers. StaffJuly 5, 2024
Education Joe Hampton to serve as chair of Stillman College board Stillman College announced Joe Hampton as the new chair of the Board of Trustees, effective July 1. StaffJuly 2, 2024
Education PARCA report details increase in third grade reading sufficiency The number of Alabama third-graders reading below grade level in 2024 is almost half of the number from 2023. Mary Claire WootenJuly 1, 2024
Education Prattville Library approves workaround for LGBT book ban The Autauga-Prattville Public Library board of trustees ended its outright ban on LGBT books Monday. Jacob HolmesJune 25, 2024
Education Board votes to extend Alabama A&M president’s contract to 2030 Wims assumed the AAMU presidency in January 2022. StaffJune 24, 2024
Education Program aims to reduce barriers for future Alabama correctional officers Registration is open for a new, no-cost college and career readiness program. StaffJune 12, 2024