Education Alabama expands nationally recognized First Class Pre-K with 58 new classrooms Gov. Kay Ivey announced 58 new classrooms, bringing the total to 1,528 and expanding high-quality early learning opportunities across the state. Staff2 days ago
Education Alabama Commission on Higher Education holds September meeting Commissioners approved several new academic programs. StaffSeptember 16, 2024
Education Report: Alabama high education sees enrollment surge Community colleges across the state have seen particularly strong growth. StaffSeptember 16, 2024
Education Alabama joins pledge to cut chronic absenteeism in half Alabama takes a pledge with thirteen other states aiming to cut chronic absenteeism in half in the next five years. Mary Claire WootenSeptember 10, 2024
Education ASU’s 2024 fall student enrollment increases Overall enrollment, including incoming freshmen, returning students, and graduate students, increased by 5.27 percent. StaffSeptember 4, 2024
Education PARCA Report: Third-grade ELA proficiency jumps The Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama shows significant gains in third-grade ELA proficiency, driven by the Literacy Act. Mary Claire WootenAugust 30, 2024
Education Alabama’s community colleges report highest enrollment in decade More than 170,000 residents enrolled in academic courses or registered for adult education and workforce training opportunities. StaffAugust 23, 2024
Education Gov. Ivey makes appointments to Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Board Establishing ASHS was a legislative priority for Ivey during the 2024 session. Wesley WalterAugust 20, 2024
Education Dobson faces scrutiny over “segregation academy” ties amid education push Republicans like Dobson continue to advocate for the allocation of more taxpayer money to private schools. Alex JobinAugust 14, 2024
Education Alabama A&M welcomes record number of new students The university hosted a grand ceremony to greet incoming freshmen, transfer students, and international students. StaffAugust 12, 2024
Education Preliminary number of third graders set to repeat grade released The Alabama Board of Education discussed the summer testing scores and the current projected number of third graders to be held back this year. Mary Claire WootenAugust 9, 2024