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
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
Opinion Opinion | High school graduation, college and career readiness rates improve This is why targeted funding matters. Joe MortonApril 16, 2024
Opinion Opinion | It’s time to modernize Alabama’s outdated school funding formula We want our children to receive an education that we can be proud of. It’s time to demand more. Members of the Every Child Alabama CoalitionApril 11, 2024
Education Montgomery voters back school tax renewal, secure $12m annually for education The tax renewal secures a crucial stream of funding for the next three decades. StaffMarch 6, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | Stop falling for the “school choice” scam "School choice" has been and always will be a scam that harms poor kids while propping up private and religious organizations with public money. Josh MoonJanuary 22, 2024
Education Shifts in public school enrollment seen in 2023-2024 fall attendance data Alabama’s public school enrollment is down slightly for the 2023-2024 school year. Jacob HolmesJanuary 12, 2024
Legislature Pre-filed bill would raise online sales tax, give new revenue to schools That online sales tax currently lags behind the total sales tax for local purchases in most municipalities. Jacob HolmesDecember 20, 2023