Governor Ivey signs four executive orders aimed at reaching education goals Ivey pledged to have Alabama in the top 30 states in education rankings by the end of her term, and said these four orders... Jacob HolmesJanuary 18, 2023
Opinion Remember Dr. King’s passion for public education King understood that the real purpose of education was not just the acquisition of knowledge, but the positive application of knowledge. StaffJanuary 16, 2023
Local news Birmingham invests $1 million in program aimed at increasing childhood literacy The investment will support Birmingham Talks, a program aimed at improving kindergarten readiness. John H. GlennOctober 27, 2022
Featured Opinion Opinion | There’s nothing “radical” about quality sex education Alabama has the fifth-highest teen pregnancy rate in the country. More fact-based sex ed is exactly what we need. Josh MoonSeptember 29, 2022
Opinion Opinion | Board of Education These members are tasked with a very important mission but receive very little compensation for their time and efforts. Steve FlowersSeptember 21, 2022
Opinion Opinion | What’s a diploma worth? Closing the gap between the college and career readiness rate and the graduation rate is important to families across Alabama. Tim McCartneySeptember 6, 2022
Opinion Opinion | “Response-ability” Students listen, think and respond. The world we live in today sure could benefit from that. Heath M. HarmonAugust 29, 2022
State Ag commissioner responds to Borden Dairy plant closures The Borden Dairy closure will impact more than 100 public school districts, charter schools, and government agencies. StaffAugust 25, 2022
Education Alabama 3rd grade reading levels slightly improve: PARCA study Failure in third-grade reading levels is still above 20 percent of all Alabama third graders, according to the study. John H. GlennJuly 27, 2022
State Alabama’s transgender bathroom and LBGTQ education-related bill takes effect The law restricts discussions on gender identity and sexual orientation in Alabama's kindergarten through fifth-grade classes. John H. GlennJuly 4, 2022