Education
The department will initially add 69 classrooms in 30 counties this fall, providing seats for more than 1,200 children.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Manufacture Alabama endorses Twinkle Cavanaugh for re-election to PSC
Alabama Democratic Party delegate qualifying begins Oct. 16
Cox, Brinyark headed to run off for House District 16
Hendrix, Swayne head to runoff in House District 55 race
Alabama FarmPAC makes additional endorsements for 2024 elections
- Governor
- Legislature
State Rep. John Rogers indicted on federal obstruction of justice charge
Alabama lawmakers sign contract with RSA to move ahead on new State House
Speaker supports decision to proceed with the construction of a new State House
Allen pre-files bill to require the National Anthem to be played in schools
Lawmaker pre-files bill requiring insurers to give 90 day notice before cancellations
- Economy
Governor announces major tax reform to benefit small businesses
Bridge + Root named Alabama’s Emerging Retailer of the Year
Alabama’s labor force participation rate remains unchanged at 57 percent
Small business optimism declines in August as inflation drives costs higher
AlabamaWorks announces 2023 Innovator Award winners
- National
Austin Vigue announces campaign for 2nd Congressional District
Sewell: Republican government shutdown would harm families in Alabama
Britt, colleagues push bipartisan bill to permanently end budget brinkmanship
Milligan plaintiffs ask SCOTUS to deny Alabama’s appeal for a stay in redistricting case
Sewell, Democrats introduce John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act
- Education
Skills for Success courses approved for high school career readiness indicators
Catalyze Birmingham launches grant program to support workforce development initiatives
Troy University reaches milestone with ACHE instructional role change
Leader of DOJ Civil Rights Division delivers remarks at Miles College convocation
Nursing apprenticeships through community colleges see exponential increase
- Health
Demands for Medicaid expansion increase amid coalition growth, new data
Affidavits center on violation of Open Meetings Act by Cannabis Commission
The word “secret” triggers hold on medical cannabis: Who’s to blame?
ADPH approves birthing center regulations amid lawsuit
Multiple lawsuits: Did the Cannabis Commission get it wrong again?
- Opinion
kindergarten stories
Legislature
Under the law, students would either need to complete kindergarten or pass an assessment before first grade.
Legislature
Advocates on Monday called on the Legislature to approve a combined $42 million increase in state investments.
Education
Birmingham Talks focuses on improving kindergarten readiness by increasing interactive conversation between children and their caregivers.
Legislature
One bill addresses reading proficiency in public schools and the other would require a child complete kindergarten or demonstrate readiness to attend first grade.
Education
Waterford Upstart is an in-home, kindergarten readiness program that provides personalized, online instruction 15 minutes a day.
Education
New classrooms will expand access to the state-funded, voluntary pre-kindergarten program to 24,714 children.
Legislature
The Senate Education Policy Committee approved the legislation requiring all first graders attend kindergarten or demonstrate proficiency.
Legislature
HB423 would require every 6-year-old who didn't attend kindergarten to pass a competency exam before being admitted to first grade.
Legislature
Speaker Mac McCutcheon said the House had a good week after passing a number of priority bills.
