Elections Former lawmaker with controversial education stance eyes Board of Education seat Meadows faced multiple allegations during her tenure at LEAD, ranging from mismanagement, alleged fraud. Bill BrittOctober 25, 2023
Featured Opinion Opinion | “School choice” is a scam designed to hurt the most vulnerable students We know the answers to fixing struggling schools. But a lot of people would just rather take the money and run. Josh MoonSeptember 21, 2023
Governor Ivey announces intent to pass school voucher legislation in next session Similar legislation has stalled thus far in the Legislature, but it has remained a priority of the Alabama Republican Party. Jacob HolmesJuly 24, 2023
Governor Gov. Kay Ivey signs school choice, overtime tax cut bills The governor has signed HB217, SB263 and HB363. StaffJune 9, 2023
Legislature Smitherman: PRICE Act takes money from needy students A Senate committee gave the "school choice" bill a favorable report, but lawmakers warned that it faces a tough road to a vote. Josh MoonMay 11, 2023
Legislature Educators, advocacy groups make arguments regarding school voucher bill Proponents say the voucher system gives parents the freedom to choose better educational environments. Jacob HolmesApril 27, 2023
Education School “choice” in one of the most segregated, unequal systems in the country De facto segregation persists, with Birmingham public schools ranking among the least integrated and most unequal in the country. Ellen GomoryApril 5, 2023
Featured Opinion What is “school choice”? LEAD Academy is the perfect example There is no better example of the disaster that unregulated, undefined "school choice" can bring than Montgomery's first charter school. Josh MoonMarch 20, 2023
Legislature Alabama House Democrats unveil agenda for 2023 Legislative Session The agenda includes lofty aims such as repealing the state's abortion law and permitless carry law. Jacob HolmesMarch 7, 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