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 Conservatives hold conference on banning Critical Race Theory, Common Core Over 40 people attended Saturday’s conference at New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Indian Springs. Brandon MoseleyJune 28, 2021
Education Increases in funding for scholarship, grants for students One of those is the need-based Alabama Student Assistance Program. It received a 23.39 percent increase from last year. StaffJune 14, 2021
Education Growing majority of Alabamians want more spent on education, survey says Respondents were divided on how to pay for it, but most think that internet sales taxes should be distributed differently. Micah DanneyMay 28, 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
Education Alabama PACT board approves 10 percent increase for tuition, fees The board approved a 10 percent increase to the current rate paid by the PACT Program for tuition and fees. StaffMay 26, 2021
Education Trial delayed for defendants in virtual schools fraud case Athens Superintendent Trey Holladay, his wife and another Athens Schools employee face multiple fraud charges. Josh MoonMay 25, 2021
Education Four new Community College System trustees sworn in, new board leadership selected The board selected Milton Davis as chairman, replacing outgoing board member Al Thompson, who served as chair since 2015. StaffMay 20, 2021
Education Governor announces new first class Pre-K classrooms in first round of funding New classrooms will expand access to the state-funded, voluntary pre-kindergarten program to 24,714 children. StaffMay 19, 2021
Education Acting president appointed at Trenholm State Community College Chancellor Jimmy Baker announced the appointment of Dr. Kemba Chambers as acting president of Trenholm State Community College. StaffMay 12, 2021
Education Judson College board votes to close the college, file for bankruptcy The college will close after the summer term ends on July 31. John H. GlennMay 7, 2021