Education
While test scores are improving, the study highlights that there is still "a long way to go."
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Elections
Constitutional amendments now in effect
Election challenge filed over District 10 House seat
Phillip Ensler brings focus on education, public safety as newly elected state rep
Allen: Alabama to withdraw from national voter clearinghouse; Merrill criticizes move
Starnes brings military experience, focus to District 88
- Governor
- Legislature
New District 89 Rep. Paramore already familiar with the State House
Hulsey brings perspective to Legislature’s focus on mental health expansion
Susan DuBose wants “to be a voice for women” in the Alabama House
Chad Robertson aims to be a voice for rural Alabama
House Speaker nominee Ledbetter announces intentions for major committee chairs
- Economy
Legislative leaders cast ambitious vision to grow Alabama’s economy
Wage gap task force narrows recommendations
Governor promotes Small Business Saturday through proclamation
Online jobs ads in October up 17.3 percent from last year
First Solar to open $1.1 billion Alabama facility, creating over 700 jobs
- National
Rep. Sewell votes to avert national rail shutdown
Sewell nominates Hakeem Jeffries to serve as next Democratic leader
RNC chairwoman forms Republican Party Advisory Council: Katie Britt selected
Tuberville among Senators calling to amend Respect for Marriage Act
Sewell to welcome fellow Ways and Means racial equity co-chairs to Montgomery
- Education
Birmingham City Council approves $1 million in funds for conflict resolution schools
Filmore named director of governmental relations at Troy University
Ivey awards $1.3 million in university research grants
Ivey declares November as “Thank Alabama Teachers Month”
Education scorecard shows how Alabama districts held up during pandemic
- Health
State appeals to lift injunction on law criminalizing treatment of transgender youth
Alabama abortion advocates discuss post-Roe reality
Southern Research and Rhodium Scientific send bacteria to space
Cannabis Association issues deadline alert amid increase in applications
As COVID-19 wanes, UAB doctors warn of potential “triple-demic”
- Opinion
school stories
Opinion
Hewitt-Trussville High School Principal Tim Salem exercised a measure of judgment and grace, and for that, he should be thanked.
Legislature
Stadthagen said he sees a public safety issue with allowing students born as males into the girls' restroom.
Education
Test scores show LEAD Academy well below state averages in all areas, and failing to keep pace with Montgomery County schools.
Legislature
A special session on redistricting is to begin Thursday. The proposed maps could change before lawmakers make final decisions.
Health
The bill was filed on a day when Alabama had 92 fewer ICU beds statewide than patients needing that care.
Health
Alabama has the lowest percentage of fully vaccinated residents in the nation, and cases and hospitalizations continue to climb.
Education
"The truth is that Alabama’s public schools have been failing kids of color for decades now."
Education
According to PARCA, the decline cuts across gender, economic and demographic groups, mirroring a national average score decline.
Education
Alabama leads the nation in ensuring quality while expanding program access.
