Education Bill would reward teachers for “American exceptionalism” training Senate Bill 8 would establish a certification for completing coursework centered around promoting pride in the United States. Wesley WalterNovember 1, 2024
Education New chair, vice chair of Community College System board elected Rodgers, who Gov. Kay Ivey appointed in 2021 to serve District 5, is a retired colonel of the Army National Guard and Army Reserves. StaffMay 10, 2024
Education PARCA Report: 2023 high school seniors set record for college and career readiness College and career readiness rates rose significantly in 2023 but graduation rates remain below pre-pandemic highs. Chance PhillipsMay 9, 2024
Education Alabama A&M plans to buy, transform BSC campus into branch This initiative could transform the educational landscape of Birmingham. StaffApril 30, 2024
Education TROY Football Hall of Famer Freddie Thomas named to Board of Trustees Thomas, a 2015 inductee into the Troy University Sports Hall of Fame, was a member of the 1984 and 1987 NCAA Division II National... StaffApril 26, 2024
Education Alabama leads nation in preschool quality, behind in enrollment The state is one of only five in the country to meet 10 of 10 benchmarks by the National Institute for Early Education Research. Jacob HolmesApril 19, 2024
Education Alabama’s First Class Pre-K leads the nation in quality for 18th year Alabama is one of only five states in the country to meet 10 of 10 research-based quality standard benchmarks. StaffApril 19, 2024
Education Hoover schools block library app to find, remove “sexual content” The school system has completely blocked access to SORA for students while it conducts an internal review. Jacob HolmesApril 15, 2024
Education New statewide coalition seeks changes to Alabama’s school funding policy Many school systems struggle to deliver the specific resources and support many students require. StaffApril 12, 2024
Education UA hosts senators, highlights dyslexia program success and teacher impact An estimated 20 percent of Americans live with dyslexia, a figure that brings to light the pressing need for specialized educational strategies. StaffApril 2, 2024
Education Stillman finalizes partnership with BSC to accept student transfers Stillman has already begun accepting students who the announcement has impacted. StaffApril 2, 2024