Opinion Opinion | Why does Rep. Ernie Yarbrough hold such contempt for public education? The column argued Yarbrough’s relentless attacks on schools and teachers looked less like policy differences and more like a personal crusade. Angelo “Doc” MancusoMay 11, 2026
Opinion Opinion | Alabama’s education dollars should stay in public education Education Trust Fund revenues dropped by nearly $66 million in December as Alabama faced a $380 million shortfall in teacher health insurance. Sunny BlackJanuary 12, 2026
Elections Nell Brown announces run for House District 15: “I’m going to fight for us all” The McCalla native, law student, and mother of three launched a grassroots campaign focused on education, healthcare, and working families StaffJuly 28, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Why don’t your kids deserve a better education? The CHOOSE Act is giving kids in wealthy families great opportunities. Maybe they just deserve it more than your kids. Josh MoonJuly 3, 2025
Courts U.S. Supreme Court rules parents can opt students out of LGBTQ+ lessons APLS chair John Wahl praised the decision as checking a "socialist agenda ... that wants to reshape American values." Jacob HolmesJune 30, 2025
Education Trump’s elimination of the Dept. of Ed. could harm Alabama’s public schools If Trump is successful, the department’s elimination will strip back billions of dollars in federal spending. Alex JobinMarch 27, 2025
Education Alabama considers new education funding models to address inequalities Alabama will continue exploring education funding reform to address inequities, with a focus on student needs. Mary Claire WootenDecember 27, 2024
Education K-12 schools to receive $179 million in Capital Improvement Grant funding The program, which was created by the Legislature this year, allowed public schools to apply for one-time funding for needed capital projects. StaffNovember 20, 2023
Opinion We must protect and increase our investment in public education Quality public education is fundamental to our culture, to our communities, and to our future. Barbara BoydAugust 17, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | School choice? OK, let’s do it Real school choice is an excellent idea. But what's being pushed by the right isn't school choice, it's segregation. Josh MoonJanuary 25, 2023