Education
Alabama students posted strong gains in science, improved eighth-grade achievement and higher ACT scores, according to preliminary statewide assessment results presented Tuesday.
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Alabama students post large science gains, overall eighth-grade scores improve
ASU, Callan JMB partner on workforce plans for Marion complex
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Education
Troy offers dual enrollment courses public, private, and homeschooled students who are in the 10th grade or above.
Education
Moana, Frozen, and Coco are animated films celebrating cultural heritage, self-discovery, and bravery, featuring compelling stories, music, and vibrant visuals.
Education
The Alabama education system “will adapt as we focus on teaching young Alabamians,” state superintendent says.
Education
AEA’s Be a Champion and Read contest is a statewide reading competition that has included over half a million student participants.
Education
The new degree options include a Ph.D. in criminology and a Master of Business Administration in data analytics.
Education
Senate Bill 8 would establish a certification for completing coursework centered around promoting pride in the United States.
Education
The responses among Alabama educators were particularly damning of the state.
Education
SHORT the Squirrel, Alabama’s literacy mascot, announced the delivery of more than 30,000 books.
Education
The CHOOSE Act now has a website where education service providers and, eventually, Alabama families can prepare for the state’s new program.
Education
The $4,000 individual scholarships will be awarded to students who are enrolled in a program associated with automotive manufacturing careers at an Alabama community...