Education Bill to bolster abstinence-only sex education reintroduced for 2026 The proposed legislation aims to expand public sex education's emphasis on abstinence, requiring K-12 initiatives to exclusively teach sexual risk avoidance. Wesley Walter7 hours ago
Education Alabama’s community colleges generate $8.1 billion for the state’s economy The report also states Alabama’s community colleges support 114,043 jobs in Alabama. StaffFebruary 13, 2025
Education Public Charter School Commission ensuring schools fit anti-DEI law The aims to ensure APCSC schools are in line with recent state legislation, including bans on DEI offices and "divisive concepts." Wesley WalterFebruary 12, 2025
Education Sid J. Trant appointed to UA System chancellor Trant will oversee a dynamic and multifaceted enterprise that includes three renowned public research universities. StaffFebruary 10, 2025
Education Alabama climbs in national reading, math rankings Alabama saw real gains in fourth grade math scores, and moved up the rankings in reading as well by maintaining reading levels while other... Jacob HolmesJanuary 30, 2025
Education AFP-Alabama applauds the opening of Education Savings Accounts applications The ESA program comes as a result of Gov. Kay Ivey’s CHOOSE Act. StaffJanuary 6, 2025
Education Alabama considers new education funding models to address inequalities Alabama will continue exploring education funding reform to address inequities, with a focus on student needs. Mary Claire WootenDecember 27, 2024
Education Alabama exploring expanding Pre-K program to home-based settings Alabama is one of only four states to consider offering its First Class Pre-K program in Family Care Centers. Jacob HolmesDecember 23, 2024
Education Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report A researcher at the center-left think tank estimated vouchers could reduce Alabama public schools’ per-pupil funding by hundreds of dollars. Chance PhillipsDecember 20, 2024
Education Google gives $1 million to Stillman Cybersecurity Clinic in memory of Dr. Kevin Harris Google has committed the $1 million gift to further strengthen the cybersecurity programs he championed. StaffDecember 19, 2024
Education ACHE advances education, approves programs, addresses workforce gaps The Commission approved an agency budget request of $77,859,213 for fiscal year 2025-26. StaffDecember 16, 2024