Education Alabama climbs in national reading, math rankings Alabama saw real gains in fourth grade math scores, and moved up the rankings in reading as well by maintaining reading levels while other... Jacob Holmes6 days ago
Featured Opinion Opinion | There’s a solution for Alabama’s education budget shortfalls As Alabama lawmakers pretend to worry about education funding, it's weird that they keep forgetting about the billion tax dollars they could be generating. Josh MoonDecember 27, 2024
News Conflicts over race, LGBTQ+ rights cost schools billions annually Superintendents cited increased expenses for security, legal fees, and public relations as part of their efforts to handle community outrage. Bill BrittOctober 23, 2024
State Alabama schools beset by threats as students return Foley is just one of numerous incidents that have taken place at schools across the state in recent weeks. Jacob HolmesSeptember 13, 2024
Opinion Opinion | Alabama’s education funding formula must change to empower all children Investing in public education is a good idea and a crucial step toward building a better society and a stronger economy. Rhonda MannAugust 21, 2024
Local news Mobile DA announces decrease in truancy, chronic absentee rates in Mobile County schools District Attorney Keith Blackwood launched the Helping Families Initiative, designed to address chronic school truancy. StaffAugust 8, 2024
Education Miles College celebrates 10-year business accreditation reaffirmation The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs Board of Commissioners has granted a 10-year reaffirmation. StaffMay 23, 2024
Education Alabama school district faces controversy over alleged religious assembly Parents reported that a seminar turned into a Christian proselytizing session. StaffMay 21, 2024
Legislature Lawmakers pass $9.3 billion education budget The budget includes a pay raise for teachers as well as an increased starting salary to make the state more competitive in recruiting educators. Jacob HolmesMay 10, 2024
Legislature House votes to extend prohibition of LGBTQ subjects in classroom through eighth grade The bill also bans teachers and education employees from displaying pride flags or other LGBTQ+ symbols on school grounds. Jacob HolmesApril 24, 2024