Education Alabama climbs in national reading, math rankings Alabama saw real gains in fourth grade math scores, and moved up the rankings in reading as well by maintaining reading levels while other... Jacob HolmesJanuary 30, 2025
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
News Majority of U.S. adults favor cell phone bans in schools A Pew survey reveals support for banning cell phones in middle and high schools to reduce distractions. Mary Claire WootenOctober 15, 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
Opinion Opinion | When it comes to measuring what matters, leadership matters There is nothing more important that we can do than graduate our students ready for the next step. Tim McCartneyOctober 31, 2022
Education Alabama superintendent: “Don’t Say Gay” enforcement starts at local school boards At this time, superintendent Eric Mackey said he is not aware of any teachers who have been reported to the state board. Jacob HolmesSeptember 19, 2022
Education Board of Education moves toward changing graduation requirements If adopted, graduating students in 2028 and beyond will be required to earn a college and career ready credential in order to earn a... Jacob HolmesSeptember 9, 2022