Education Gov. Ivey reminds Alabama families CHOOSE Act applications close next week Alabama families must apply by April 7 through the CHOOSE Act program website. StaffApril 1, 2025
Education Trump’s elimination of the Dept. of Ed. could harm Alabama’s public schools If Trump is successful, the department’s elimination will strip back billions of dollars in federal spending. Alex JobinMarch 27, 2025
Governor Governor signs bill allowing private schools to contract school resource officers The legislation, introduced by Sen. Chris Elliott, R-District 32, allows private schools to contract SROs. Alex JobinMarch 25, 2025
Education AFP-Alabama applauds the opening of Education Savings Accounts applications The ESA program comes as a result of Gov. Kay Ivey’s CHOOSE Act. StaffJanuary 6, 2025
Governor Ivey opens applications for Alabama’s new CHOOSE Act school choice program Families can now apply online through the program’s website. StaffJanuary 3, 2025
Education Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report A researcher at the center-left think tank estimated vouchers could reduce Alabama public schools’ per-pupil funding by hundreds of dollars. Chance PhillipsDecember 20, 2024
Featured Opinion Opinion | The CHOOSE Act favors the few while leaving most behind Let’s be honest. Public schools aren’t failing Alabama’s children. Alabama’s leadership is failing public schools. Bill BrittDecember 17, 2024
Education Trump’s plans for the Department of Education may reshape Alabama’s school system The Alabama education system “will adapt as we focus on teaching young Alabamians,” state superintendent says. Chance PhillipsNovember 25, 2024
Education CHOOSE Act website launches, applications open for Education Service Providers The CHOOSE Act now has a website where education service providers and, eventually, Alabama families can prepare for the state’s new program. Jacob HolmesOctober 10, 2024
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 HolmesOctober 2, 2024