Legislature Commission on Higher Education requests funding increases at budget hearing In addition to preparing budget recommendations on behalf of the state's public colleges and universities, ACHE is also responsible for administering financial aid. Alex JobinFebruary 6, 2025
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 Anti-DEI legislation is driving educators out of Alabama The responses among Alabama educators were particularly damning of the state. Alex JobinOctober 23, 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
Local news Montgomery leaders urge unity after MPS superintendent resigns The Chamber approved a resolution urging the Montgomery County Board of Education to reconsider its actions. StaffSeptember 27, 2024
Education Troy Chancellor Hawkins reflects on diversity, legacy at university Hawkins, who has served as chancellor at Troy since 1989, is the longest-serving chief executive of a public university in the United States. Wesley WalterSeptember 25, 2024
News Municipal officials celebrate 30th anniversary of nation’s second oldest training program The program has grown to provide training in several formats each year including in-person multi-day conferences. StaffSeptember 24, 2024
News Specialty Crop Block Grant Program projects announced The program will fund 12 projects to enhance competitiveness of specialty crop growers by using marketing, education and research. StaffSeptember 13, 2024
Education Alabama’s community colleges report highest enrollment in decade More than 170,000 residents enrolled in academic courses or registered for adult education and workforce training opportunities. StaffAugust 23, 2024
Opinion Opinion | Alabama’s education funding formula must change to empower all children Investing in public education is a good idea and a crucial step toward building a better society and a stronger economy. Rhonda MannAugust 21, 2024