Education Alabama Arise urges ALSDE to extend summer lunch program through the summer The Summer Food Service Program, a federally funded summer lunch program administered by Alabama, is set to expire on June 30. John H. GlennMay 9, 2022
Legislature Committee OKs anti-transgender bathroom bill Stadthagen said he sees a public safety issue with allowing students born as males into the girls' restroom. Jacob HolmesFebruary 17, 2022
Education Low test scores bring new scrutiny for Montgomery charter school Test scores show LEAD Academy well below state averages in all areas, and failing to keep pace with Montgomery County schools. Josh MoonOctober 28, 2021
Education ASU announces major grant to support low-income students The grant from the U.S. Department of Education will assist low-income middle and high school students in Montgomery Public Schools. Josh MoonOctober 7, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Why teach business ethics? I see that the woke psyche is being incorporated by business leaders into how American business is conducted today. Orrin AmesOctober 7, 2021
State Majority of college students unsure about staying in Alabama after graduation The state's political environment, social awareness, salaries and acceptance toward people of diverse backgrounds all received negative marks. John H. GlennSeptember 12, 2021
Prisons Alabama law students support new trial for man on death row The students are joined by the prosecutor in the man's trial, former Attorney General Bill Baxley and others in asking for a new trial. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 7, 2021
Health Over 9,000 COVID-19 cases among students, staff in Alabama schools this week The state school superintendent said some school staff have had to have police protection due to threats over COVID-19 mitigation strategies in schools. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 3, 2021
Health Program seeks more Alabama K-12, private schools for COVID-19 testing Testing will be critical to help prevent outbreaks in schools and surrounding communities, according to the program's principle investigator. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 16, 2021
Economy New aerospace industry programs for students, small businesses announced Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth announced on Monday two new programs for those interested in working in Alabama's aerospace industry. StaffFebruary 4, 2021