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 Third grade literacy dips The two percentage point decrease may be partly due to an updated a curriculum and test. Samuel StettheimerJune 16, 2023
Governor Ivey signs four executive orders aimed at reaching education goals Ivey pledged to have Alabama in the top 30 states in education rankings by the end of her term, and said these four orders... Jacob HolmesJanuary 18, 2023
Education City of Birmingham, Birmingham City Schools partner for literacy, host town hall Parents of children K-3, local literacy groups, current and retired educators, faith communities and residents are invited to learn how to support Birmingham children... StaffAugust 19, 2022
Elections Terri Collins to run for re-election in House District 8 The Republican primary is scheduled for May 24, 2022. Brandon MoseleyJune 14, 2021
Elections Gov. Kay Ivey announces she will run for re-election Gov. Kay Ivey announced that she will seek a second full term as governor in 2022. Brandon MoseleyJune 2, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Governor’s veto of SB94 highlights focus on children’s long-term success "Ivey’s veto sent a message to the children, teachers, and parents of Alabama that we are not going to stand idly by for two... Tim McCartneyMay 31, 2021
Governor Governor rejects delaying full implementation of the Alabama Literacy Act Children who do not read at third-grade level will have to repeat the grade beginning after the 2021–22 school year. Brandon MoseleyMay 28, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Governor faces decision on Alabama Literacy Act "Children are not widgets spit out by some machine with the same specifications." Larry LeeMay 25, 2021
Legislature Senate passes delayed implementation of Alabama literacy program Smitherman's legislation would delay the implementation of the plan to hold back third-graders who are not at grade level. Brandon MoseleyApril 14, 2021