Education Alabama Department of Education launches campaign to recruit next generation of teachers According to the Alabama Teacher Shortage Taskforce, 123 of 144 school districts have turned to hiring teachers on emergency or provisional certificates. StaffJuly 28, 2021
Legislature Governor signs bill aimed at attracting more math, science teachers The TEAMS program will provide incentive pay for interested and qualifying math and science teachers. StaffMay 7, 2021
Opinion Opinion | It’s Teacher Appreciation Week, and boy do they deserve it "We honor our educators for the long hours and tireless (and often thankless) work they do." Craig FordMay 6, 2021
Governor Ivey signs 2 percent salary increase for school teachers, state employees Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a 2 percent salary increase for public school teachers and Alabama state employees. John H. GlennMay 5, 2021
Legislature Advocates demand answers for why special education is not in incentive bill According to a study, teacher shortages in Alabama schools are critical in math, science and special education. John H. GlennApril 27, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Williams and API say no raises for teachers "To suggest that because of disruption in the private sector, teachers shouldn't receive pay raises is frankly ludicrous." Bill BrittMarch 16, 2021
Featured Opinion Opinion | Public school teachers have been heroes during the pandemic. Treat them like it "Once again, the lone line of defense for American school children is the public school teacher." Josh MoonJanuary 26, 2021
Opinion Opinion | Alabama’s teachers are standing tall with return to classroom instruction All of the personality traits, values, and life lessons that we carry with us as adults were shaped and instilled in us by the... Nathaniel LedbetterAugust 4, 2020
Featured Opinion Opinion | Teachers are scared and frustrated about starting school. Many aren’t coming back Teachers are scared to death. And the biggest reason they’re scared to death is because they haven’t seen any sort of real, aggressive plan... Josh MoonJuly 13, 2020
Featured Opinion Opinion | How a group of concerned citizens killed a bad charter school A bad charter school died in Alabama on Tuesday. For that, we should all cheer. For that, we should thank Betty Brackin and the... Josh MoonJune 10, 2020