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
Featured Opinion Opinion | In Russellville, a “how-to” on discrimination A Russellville superintendent was fired, apparently because he made the schools and the town too welcoming to Hispanic families. Josh MoonAugust 12, 2024
Education Alabama A&M welcomes record number of new students The university hosted a grand ceremony to greet incoming freshmen, transfer students, and international students. StaffAugust 12, 2024
Education State Treasurer’s Office kicks-off annual college savings giveaway 29 winners will receive $529 in contributions to an existing or newly opened CollegeCounts account. StaffMay 29, 2024
Education Jacksonville State announces closure of DEI office This is the first publicly known action from an Alabama university responding to the state's new anti-DEI law. Jacob HolmesMay 23, 2024
Education Miles College celebrates 10-year business accreditation reaffirmation The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs Board of Commissioners has granted a 10-year reaffirmation. StaffMay 23, 2024
Legislature Ivey signs “first grade readiness” bill into law Students entering first grade without completing kindergarten will take the assessment to determine whether they need educational intervention. Jacob HolmesMay 20, 2024
Legislature Lawmakers pass $9.3 billion education budget The budget includes a pay raise for teachers as well as an increased starting salary to make the state more competitive in recruiting educators. Jacob HolmesMay 10, 2024