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
State Southern Prep Academy Banquet on April 22 Mike Durant, Alabama U.S. Senate Candidate, will be the keynote speaker. StaffApril 20, 2022
Education Lt. Gov. Ainsworth: 53 public schools receiving prestigious “Purple Star” designation The designation for their efforts to assist military children with school transition and developing programs that recognize military service. StaffApril 13, 2022