Education Alabama Department of Education launches campaign to recruit next generation of teachers According to the Alabama Teacher Shortage Taskforce, 123 of 144 school districts have turned to hiring teachers on emergency or provisional certificates. StaffJuly 28, 2021
Health Gov. Kay Ivey: Kids should return to class in person, no mask mandates The American Academy of Pediatrics on Monday recommended universal masking in schools for those over two. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 19, 2021
Education Alabama-based Hi.Ed partners with Butler County Schools The web-based platform is a way “to deliver students to careers,” allowing students to identify, explore and prepare for career pathways. StaffJuly 15, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Once again, politicians win and educators lose "So here we go again. A dog chasing his tail." Larry LeeJune 2, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | After Montgomery’s controversial tax increase, Pike Road just got a bigger one. Montgomery leaders were forced to jump through hoops to get a 12-mill increase approved. Pike Road got a 19-mill increase with barely a whisper. Josh MoonJune 2, 2021
Education Lawmakers critical of Ivey’s veto to delay retention portion of the Literacy Act Ivey vetoed a bill that would have delayed portions of the Alabama Literacy Act. The bill had broad, bipartisan support. Josh MoonMay 28, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Reading expert asks governor to delay Alabama Literacy Act "Alabama educators are on the right course for teaching literacy as a result of the 2019 Literacy Act." J. Richard GentryMay 26, 2021
Legislature Legislature passes ban on “vaccine passports” Any new vaccine requirements for students or for customers of businesses are banned by this legislation. Brandon MoseleyMay 18, 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
Legislature House passes bill to ban sale of drug paraphernalia near schools and churches Selling drug paraphernalia within 1,000 feet of a church or school would mean a $250 fine on top of any other penalties. Brandon MoseleyApril 22, 2021