Education Governor awards $4.85 million for innovation, research in Alabama The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is administering the grants. StaffOctober 29, 2021
Local news Birmingham Promise executive director announces plans to step down The economic mobility initiative will soon launch a national search for a new executive director. StaffOctober 29, 2021
Education Low test scores bring new scrutiny for Montgomery charter school Test scores show LEAD Academy well below state averages in all areas, and failing to keep pace with Montgomery County schools. Josh MoonOctober 28, 2021
Education Auburn, Tuskegee presidents agree to connect communications programs Tuskegee enrolled in the communications program, who maintain a 3.0 GPA, can complete their senior year at Auburn John H. GlennOctober 21, 2021
Education Scholarships for high school, college students toward auto manufacturing careers The deadline to apply is Oct. 29. StaffOctober 15, 2021
Education Tuberville praises HBCUs in Senate floor speech “I am proud that the great state of Alabama is home to 13 HBCUs, the most of any state in the nation,” Tuberville said. Brandon MoseleySeptember 15, 2021
State Free educational resource brings the excitement of 2022 World Games to classrooms Created and produced by 40 Alabama educators, the toolkit consists of a variety of downloadable digital resources inspired by The World Games. StaffSeptember 10, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Acceptance means a lot in education There’s no doubt, the Magic City Acceptance Academy is here to stay. Joey KennedySeptember 5, 2021
Municipal elections Birmingham mayoral debate sees heated exchanges over education, gun violence prevention In abrasive and oftentimes heated exchanges, six of Birmingham's eight mayoral candidates discussed gun violence and education policy. John H. GlennAugust 18, 2021
Education Community colleges to offer STEM dual enrollment scholarships Dual enrollment gives Alabama’s high school students access to college-level classes. StaffAugust 11, 2021