State New report on the well-being of Alabama’s children Since 1994, the Alabama Kids Count Data Book has documented and tracked the health, education, safety, and economic security of children at the state... StaffApril 7, 2022
Education New data shows children using Waterford Upstart are exceeding mastery of subjects Waterford Upstart is an in-home, kindergarten readiness program that provides personalized, online instruction 15 minutes a day. StaffJanuary 6, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | What Alabama should not be thankful for But hey, it’s the holidays. So prove me wrong. David PersonNovember 25, 2021
Health Vaccine passport ban leaves pediatricians in a lurch An amendment that would have narrowed the bill's language to COVID-19 was removed behind closed doors. Jacob HolmesNovember 9, 2021
Health UAB pediatrician urges parents to vaccinate children 5 to 11 once available COVID-19 is the eighth leading cause of death for the age group. Jacob HolmesOctober 27, 2021
Health UAB doctors talk COVID, Pfizer’s vaccine safe and effective for 5-11 year olds The FDA could give emergency use authorization for the Pfizer vaccine for those aged 5 to 11 by the end of October. Eddie BurkhalterSeptember 20, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | We mandate vaccines for Alabama children. It’s time for adults to do their part "We've been mandating vaccines for decades in this country for infants and toddlers. When will the adults grow up?" Josh MoonSeptember 14, 2021
Health Cases and hospitalizations of Alabama’s children are climbing The number of Alabama children testing positive for COVID-19 recently is four times the number in early August 2020. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 19, 2021
Health UAB doctors warn of delta’s impact on children, urge masks in schools UAB's Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo said two children under the age of two are on ventilators in a Birmingham hospital. Eddie BurkhalterAugust 19, 2021
Health Colbert County school closes for 10 days due to COVID-19 The school's closure comes the same day Gov. Kay Ivey issued a state of emergency due to COVID-19, but with no mask mandate or... Eddie BurkhalterAugust 13, 2021