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The tragedy in Texas should remind us again that America's public school teachers are criminally undervalued.
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Alabama Political Reporter
- Legislature
Alabama Democratic Party reaffirms support for removal of state grocery tax
Lawmakers may close Alabama primaries during next legislative session
State Sen. Jimmy Holley honored by Troy University
Human Rights Campaign reviews “record-breaking” year of anti-LGBTQ laws
Legislature addresses primary issues, League of Municipalities says
- Opinion
- National
FBI director defends bureau after Mar-A-Lago raid
Survey: 1 in 5 Democrats won’t support Biden unless he acts on student loans
Alabama political leaders react to raid at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence
Sewell introduces bipartisan legislation to protect long-term care hospitals
Shelby, Tuberville vote against climate, health and deficit reduction package
- Education
Students say Biden’s promise to forgive debt affected their decision to borrow
New director to form partnerships that support industry, boost UA
Shelby County teacher proselytized students, says Freedom From Religion Foundation
Alabama 3rd grade reading levels slightly improve: PARCA study
Former Limestone superintendent first to be sentenced in virtual school scam
- Health
Parents urge court to keep block on law criminalizing care for transgender youth
Most infectious COVID strain yet is causing a spike in transmission
ADPH switches to once weekly updates of COVID dashboard
Ivey’s office blasts ADPH message on masking
Alabama Warmline expands to 24/7 access to prevent mental health crises
teachers stories
Legislature
The two bills would give retired teachers and state employees a bonus of $2 per month for each year they were employed.
Education
According to the Alabama Teacher Shortage Taskforce, 123 of 144 school districts have turned to hiring teachers on emergency or provisional certificates.
Legislature
The TEAMS program will provide incentive pay for interested and qualifying math and science teachers.
Opinion
"We honor our educators for the long hours and tireless (and often thankless) work they do."
Governor
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a 2 percent salary increase for public school teachers and Alabama state employees.
Legislature
According to a study, teacher shortages in Alabama schools are critical in math, science and special education.
Featured Opinion
"To suggest that because of disruption in the private sector, teachers shouldn't receive pay raises is frankly ludicrous."
Featured Opinion
"Once again, the lone line of defense for American school children is the public school teacher."
Opinion
All of the personality traits, values, and life lessons that we carry with us as adults were shaped and instilled in us by the...
