Courts Former Athens principal sentenced in fraud scheme The scheme saw educators steal the identities of students in private schools and then use them to bilk public schools out of millions. Josh MoonAugust 4, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | A letter to public school teachers The tragedy in Texas should remind us again that America's public school teachers are criminally undervalued. Josh MoonMay 26, 2022
Education Ivey pushes for one-year delay in third grade reading requirement The delay would allow state officials to obtain more data on the effects of the pandemic on students' test scores. Josh MoonNovember 11, 2021
Education Alabama state school board passes resolution banning Critical Race Theory Ivey claimed that CRT currently isn’t being taught in Alabama classrooms, but voted in favor of a State Board of Education ban it. Brandon MoseleyAugust 16, 2021
Education SPLC asks federal government to act on school discipline disparities In 90 percent of infractions in Alabama, Black students were more likely to receive an out-of-school suspension than white students. Eddie BurkhalterJuly 27, 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
Legislature Bill to remove some public school, state park construction oversight passes House, Senate Opponents of the bill say it could lead to dangerous mistakes, putting first responders and students at risk. Eddie BurkhalterApril 30, 2021
Legislature Advocates demand answers for why special education is not in incentive bill According to a study, teacher shortages in Alabama schools are critical in math, science and special education. John H. GlennApril 27, 2021
Opinion Opinion | When it comes to education, too many legislators just don’t get it "We’re simply tinkering around the edges. Just moving the deck chairs on the Titanic." Larry LeeApril 13, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Bill would allow schools to turn away special needs students. That’s not the worst of it "The bill, sponsored by Del Marsh, is the latest in a long line that takes from public schools and students that can least afford... Josh MoonApril 7, 2021