Education Department of Revenue publishes proposed rules for CHOOSE Act The majority of the rules are lifted straight from the legislation, with much of the new language being technical details. Jacob Holmes5 days ago
Education Despite criticisms, libraries have followed proper protocol in response to book challenges In Prattville and beyond, library staff and board members have been largely following proper protocol to deal with challenges. Jacob HolmesNovember 29, 2023
Education APLS board takes steps to amend code at Ivey’s request Although the APLS executive board took its first action Thursday, it will be a long wait before the board can take a final vote... Jacob HolmesNovember 21, 2023
Education K-12 schools to receive $179 million in Capital Improvement Grant funding The program, which was created by the Legislature this year, allowed public schools to apply for one-time funding for needed capital projects. StaffNovember 20, 2023
Education State library service tables vote to discontinue ALA membership Board members said they’d like more time and information to consider just what that move would mean for the library service. Jacob HolmesNovember 17, 2023
Education Summer program students gained critical reading and math skills in 2023 On average, SAIL students gained 3.1 months in math and 1.9 months in reading. StaffNovember 17, 2023
Education Wahl plans to call for state library disaffiliation from ALA John Wahl, ALGOP chair and Alabama Public Library Service board member, released a letter Wednesday detailing his plan. Jacob HolmesNovember 16, 2023
Education Stillman College pioneers the future of AI education for HBCUs A trio of Stillman College professors was awarded a $150,000 grant as part of Mozilla's Responsible Computing Challenge. Jacob HolmesNovember 14, 2023
Education University of Alabama System announces new external affairs leadership At the helm, Charlie Taylor takes on the pivotal role of vice chancellor for external affairs. Bill BrittNovember 8, 2023
Education Sewell, Aderholt urge state to issue loan to Birmingham-Southern State Treasurer Young Boozer denied the college’s loan application in October, citing the college as a “terrible credit risk.” Jacob HolmesNovember 7, 2023
Education Librarians, “Read Freely” react to APLS memo Read Freely said that is disappointing, but ultimately won’t change how local libraries operate. Jacob HolmesOctober 31, 2023