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 Holmes4 days ago
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
Education ASU Board of Trustees elects new leadership at May 5 meeting Former president pro-tempore Brenda Brown Dillard was elected to serve as Board president. StaffMay 9, 2022
Education Alabama to add 96 new pre-k classrooms in the fall Alabama's pre-K program was recognized for the 16th consecutive year for reaching all benchmarks recommended by the National Institute for Early Education Research. Eddie BurkhalterApril 27, 2022
Education Governor signs Education Trust Fund Governor Ivey noted the strategic investments the state is making in students. StaffApril 15, 2022
Education Lt. Gov. Ainsworth: 53 public schools receiving prestigious “Purple Star” designation The designation for their efforts to assist military children with school transition and developing programs that recognize military service. StaffApril 13, 2022
Education Governor announces 36 new classrooms funded by P-3 P-3 is funded by the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education through the governor’s Strong Start, Strong Finish education initiative. StaffApril 11, 2022
Education ASU’s Ross named to White House HBCU advisory board Quinton Ross will join other prominent leaders to help guide the Biden administration's efforts to aid Historically Black Colleges and Universities. Josh MoonApril 1, 2022
Education Troy University to freeze tuition, continue Clear Cost pricing plan Troy University will freeze tuition for the upcoming 2022-2023 academic year. StaffApril 1, 2022
Education BEA report provides roadmap to increase educational attainment, labor force participation The report links the state’s workforce preparedness struggles to students falling behind in reading, math, and college- and career-readiness. StaffMarch 23, 2022
Education Report notes educational attainment gap in Alabama’s Black Belt The report notes that just 6 percent of Black Belt students obtained graduate or professional degrees in 2019, compared to 10 percent statewide. Eddie BurkhalterMarch 22, 2022