Education Governor: Alabama First Class Pre-K Program to expand The department will initially add 69 classrooms in 30 counties this fall, providing seats for more than 1,200 children. StaffJune 21, 2023
Governor Opinion | Educational outcomes – not politics – should be our top priority We strongly encourage the governor to reconsider her position and reinstate Dr. Barbara Cooper. Anthony DanielsApril 28, 2023
Governor Ivey: Pre-K secretary dismissed due to “distractions” of “different lifestyles, equity” "It was just the right thing to do," Ivey said. Jacob HolmesApril 27, 2023
Legislature Child care providers, parents call for more Pre-K, child care funds Advocates on Monday called on the Legislature to approve a combined $42 million increase in state investments. StaffApril 11, 2023
Education Alabama School Readiness Alliance Pre-K Task Force seeks additional $22.5 million Gov. Kay Ivey has recommended the Legislature boost pre-k spending by $22.5 million. Eddie BurkhalterFebruary 15, 2022
State Pandemic EBT distribution starts this week for families with eligible school-age children The cards may take several weeks to arrive due to the volume of eligible children and shipping time frames. StaffJune 9, 2021
Education Governor announces new first class Pre-K classrooms in first round of funding New classrooms will expand access to the state-funded, voluntary pre-kindergarten program to 24,714 children. StaffMay 19, 2021
Education Governor announces 34 new early learning classrooms With the addition of 34 new classrooms, more than 3,600 students will be participating in the Pre-K through 3rd-grade program. StaffMarch 24, 2021
Governor Ivey urges legislators to address prison system problems During her annual State of the State address to a packed joint session of the Alabama legislature in the Old House Chambers of the... Brandon MoseleyFebruary 5, 2020
Legislature The Alabama 2020 Legislative Session begins today The Alabama Legislature returns to Montgomery today for the 2020 legislative session. Both Houses of the Legislature will meet this afternoon for organizational sessions... Brandon MoseleyFebruary 4, 2020