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 Holmes5 days ago
Education Child wellbeing in Alabama may be declining slower than other states Alabama held up better in COVID, but still faces many challenges and remains behind in many indicators. Jacob HolmesJune 14, 2023
Education Governor signs HB342, expanding alternative certification pathways for teachers The legislation aims to help address the ongoing teacher shortage in Alabama. StaffJune 13, 2023
Education Birmingham-Southern awaits bailout Birmingham-Southern announced their intent to work with the treasurer for a loan. Samuel StettheimerJune 12, 2023
Education ACHE reviews increased budgets for higher education The increased funding includes $9 million each for need-based tuition assistance programs administered by ACHE. Jacob HolmesJune 12, 2023
Education Stillman College names Yolanda Page as next president Her previous experience heavily focused on academics. Samuel StettheimerJune 9, 2023
Education UA to commemorate 60th anniversary of desegregation In 1963, Vivian Malone and James Hood became the first two Black students to sustain enrollment at the university. Jacob HolmesJune 6, 2023
Education Gov. Ivey delivers another pay raise to Alabama teachers Ivey has overseen a total increase of 15 percent during her time as governor. StaffJune 5, 2023
Education State Treasurer’s Office Kicks Off Annual College Savings Giveaway CollegeCounts will randomly select 29 winners to receive $529 in contributions. StaffJune 2, 2023
Education Legislature passes loan system amid moves to save Birmingham-Southern The college would shut down without a bailout. Samuel StettheimerMay 26, 2023
Education Graduations declined in 2022, but college and career readiness improved Several schools still lagged behind with less than 50 percent of students college and career ready. Jacob HolmesMay 2, 2023