Education Alabama’s CHOOSE Act education savings accounts funded for 2025 school year Over 23,000 students from every grade level received approval, totaling over $124 million in education savings accounts for school choice. Staff6 days ago
Education Birmingham city elementary schools among first in state to offer yoga Minor, Oxmoor Valley and West End elementary schools in Birmingham launched yoga programs the week of Jan, 10, involving about 115 fifth graders. John H. GlennJanuary 26, 2022
Education Troy University announces new scholarships for transfer students Students looking to transfer to Troy University from other colleges or universities may be eligible. StaffJanuary 26, 2022
Education New data shows children using Waterford Upstart are exceeding mastery of subjects Waterford Upstart is an in-home, kindergarten readiness program that provides personalized, online instruction 15 minutes a day. StaffJanuary 6, 2022
Education Birmingham Promise scholarship applications now open for class of 2022 The scholarships can be used at any public two-year or four-year college or university in Alabama. StaffJanuary 4, 2022
Education Biden administration extends student loan forbearance The program, originally started during the Trump administration, was set to expire on Feb. 1 Josh MoonDecember 22, 2021
Education University of Alabama Faculty Senate formally opposes ban of Critical Race Theory The University of Alabama Faculty Senate has officially passed a resolution stating its opposition to legislation banning critical race theory. Jacob HolmesDecember 20, 2021
Education AASB announces new leadership on the board of directors AASB has nine districts representing geographical areas of the state. StaffDecember 16, 2021
Education ACHE recommends bigger budget for state’s colleges The $2.01 billion budget recommendation represents a 17.53 percent increase over the FY 2021-22 appropriation. StaffDecember 13, 2021
Education U.S. Dept. of Education opens discrimination investigation at Alabama middle school A math teacher is accused of discrimination and retaliation against a Black student. Josh MoonNovember 25, 2021
Education Alabama A&M University announces transition team The AAMU Presidential Transition Team is charged with designing and implementing a calendar of strategic and inclusive engagements. StaffNovember 22, 2021