Education
The expansion aims to widen access to Alabama's nationally recognized early learning program as demand grows in communities statewide.
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- Elections
- Governor
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- Legislature
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ACLU vows to take Alabama to court over special session bills
Terri Sewell condemns Alabama redistricting election law
- Economy
ASU, Callan JMB partner on workforce plans for Marion complex
North Alabama Area Labor Council holds organized labor lunch and unveils “Workers’ Agenda”
Small business optimism picks up in June, survey says
Opinion | Mobile deserves more than promises before rail merger
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- National
Rep. Figures secures $50 million water infrastructure investment in 2026 Water Resources Development Act
Rep. Figures introduces $15 billion tariff relief bill for small, mid-sized farmers
Rep. Strong applauds Mark McDaniel appointment to Air Force Scientific Advisory Board
Rep. Sewell to host 15th annual Job Fair in Selma
Rep. Aderholt announces approval of ARC grant for Red Bay water system upgrades
- Education
Alabama students post large science gains, overall eighth-grade scores improve
ASU, Callan JMB partner on workforce plans for Marion complex
Textbook committee appointment letter sent in error, Mackey says
Alabama’s back-to-school sales tax holiday is this weekend
Alabama Council of School Board Attorneys selects new leadership
- Health
UAB receives NIH funding to expand genomic screening in primary care
Alabama urges produce precautions amid Cyclospora outbreak
EAMC becomes Alabama’s first hospital with Vibwife birth platform
UAB receives $4 million to expand Live HealthSmart Alabama initiative
Jackson Hospital to remain open for now as officials pursue rescue plan
- Opinion
Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education stories
News
Governor Kay Ivey announced 35 new classrooms expanding Alabama’s P-3 early learning model, growing statewide efforts to improve literacy and early education outcomes.
Legislature
Gov. Kay Ivey on Wednesday approved a measure to balance digital exposure with hands-on learning for children in licensed child care and prekindergarten facilities.
Education
Lawmakers unanimously approved legislation Thursday banning screen time for children under age 2 in publicly funded early-learning centers.
Education
The competitive federal funding will strengthen and align the state's early childhood education system, focusing on rural regions and underserved communities.
Governor
The milestone comes as a result of Ivey's partnership with the Imagination Library, which she first announced during her 2023 inaugural address.
Education
Ivey appointed Ami Brooks to lead the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education, citing her passion for serving the state's youngest residents.
Elections
Ross previously served as secretary of the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education.
Education
Gov. Kay Ivey said the book includes ideas that “larger systemic forces perpetuate White privilege” among other things.
Education
This fall, two apprentices at the Coleman Center for Early Learning will serve as a pilot group.