Education Opinion | The answer to our public schools issues is sitting right there The CHOOSE Act correctly identifies a problem with Alabama's schools. And then it awards the solution to mostly the wrong people. Josh MoonAugust 18, 2025
State Gov. Ivey encourages Alabama families to participate in Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday During the Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday, items like pencils, paper, binders, calculators and rulers are free from state sales tax. StaffJuly 15, 2025
Education Tuscaloosa City Board of Education votes to sue state over online sales tax Alabama's 8 percent online sales tax has no earmarking for local school systems. Jacob HolmesJuly 11, 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
Governor Gov. Ivey signs FOCUS Act banning cell phones in Alabama schools The new law aims to reduce distractions in classrooms, allowing students to better focus on learning and improve academic outcomes. StaffMay 15, 2025
Legislature Legislature approves bill banning cell phone use in classrooms The bill now heads to the desk of Gov. Kay Ivey, who has already signaled her approval and intent to sign the bill into... Jacob HolmesMay 8, 2025
Legislature House passes bill to expand “Don’t Say Gay” law through 12th grade Lawmakers also passed a bill requiring parental consent for drag performances at schools and libraries. Jacob HolmesApril 18, 2025
Legislature House passes bill requiring Ten Commandments in schools The bill would require displays in all K-12 classrooms that teach history. Jacob HolmesApril 18, 2025
Opinion Opinion | Church and State must remain separate The Founders were acutely aware of the destructive outcomes of intertwining religion and politics. M. Bennet BronerApril 11, 2025
Education Montgomery school board moves forward with controversial superintendent selection Despite criticism from all corners, the MPS school board pushed forward with a controversial superintendent selection Josh MoonApril 9, 2025