Education UA strengthens commitment to rural communities through STARS College Network The STARS College Network is a coalition of 32 of the nation’s most prominent institutions. Staff2 days ago
Education Montgomery County BOE, SPLC settle student expulsion lawsuits SPLC sued on behalf of two students who were falsely accused of having a gun and expelled despite being found innocent. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 10, 2021
Education No Kid Hungry campaign gives $422,500 to school meal programs in Alabama Twelve Alabama school districts will receive grants to support school meal programs. John H. GlennFebruary 3, 2021
Education Marlowe named AEA executive director Marlowe has served as the organization's interim executive director since 2019. Josh MoonFebruary 2, 2021
Education Jacksonville State renaming historic Bibb Graves Hall The 90-year-old structure and campus administration building will now be known as Angle Hall. StaffJanuary 27, 2021
Education MPS to return to virtual learning until teachers, staff receive COVID vaccine The decision comes after a rash of deaths and calls from the AEA for the district to reevaluate its protocols. Josh MoonJanuary 25, 2021
Education After rash of deaths, AEA calls on MPS to reassess coronavirus protocols With 10 deaths since November and four deaths within 48 hours, AEA says MPS officials must act to protect teachers and staff. Josh MoonJanuary 25, 2021
Education Alabama leaders congratulate Biden and Harris on inauguration A number of Alabama dignitaries attended the inauguration including Congresswoman Terri Sewell and Sen. Tommy Tuberville. Brandon MoseleyJanuary 21, 2021
Education Nearly $1 million awarded to Alabama summer learning programs SAIL facilitates a peer learning and funding network to ensure high-quality summer learning programs thrive. StaffJanuary 15, 2021
Education Auburn faculty vote down no-confidence vote on provost Seventy-one percent of the 1,200 faculty members present voted against holding a no-confidence vote in Provost Bill Hardgrave. Josh MoonJanuary 14, 2021
Education Alabama school internet vouchers extended into 2021 The Alabama Broadband Connectivity for Students program will continue into 2021, made possible by a provision in the latest COVID-19 relief package. Eddie BurkhalterDecember 29, 2020