Education Governor announces new first class Pre-K classrooms in first round of funding New classrooms will expand access to the state-funded, voluntary pre-kindergarten program to 24,714 children. StaffMay 19, 2021
Education Acting president appointed at Trenholm State Community College Chancellor Jimmy Baker announced the appointment of Dr. Kemba Chambers as acting president of Trenholm State Community College. StaffMay 12, 2021
Legislature Governor signs bill aimed at attracting more math, science teachers The TEAMS program will provide incentive pay for interested and qualifying math and science teachers. StaffMay 7, 2021
Opinion Opinion | It’s Teacher Appreciation Week, and boy do they deserve it "We honor our educators for the long hours and tireless (and often thankless) work they do." Craig FordMay 6, 2021
Education Average ACT scores for 2020 Alabama graduates at 5-year low According to PARCA, the decline cuts across gender, economic and demographic groups, mirroring a national average score decline. John H. GlennApril 30, 2021
Legislature Advocates demand answers for why special education is not in incentive bill According to a study, teacher shortages in Alabama schools are critical in math, science and special education. John H. GlennApril 27, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Terri Collins’ charter bill fails again "This time, she could not muster enough support to even bring the bill to the house for a full vote." Larry LeeApril 23, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Workforce development is giving Alabama a competitive edge "These efforts to improve and coordinate our education and workforce training programs have received national acclaim." Tim McCartneyApril 20, 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
Opinion Opinion | When it comes to education, too many legislators just don’t get it "We’re simply tinkering around the edges. Just moving the deck chairs on the Titanic." Larry LeeApril 13, 2021