State Rep. Jeremy Gray selected to join NewDEAL National Network
The NewDEAL group is a selective national network of progressive state and local elected officials.
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John H. Glenn
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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.
Average ACT scores for 2020 Alabama graduates at 5-year low
According to PARCA, the decline cuts across gender, economic and demographic groups, mirroring a national average score decline.
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.
Alabama governor signs ban on transgender athletes in public school sports
Over two-thirds of Americans oppose bans on transgender athletics, according to a new PBS NewsHour/NPR/Marist poll.
Birmingham mayor issues 15,000 pardons for marijuana possession
The pardons affect those with a single closed unlawful possession case in Birmingham Municipal Court over the last 30 years.
PARCA study shows decline in need for remedial courses in college freshman
Assigned remedial math in colleges declined from 26 percent in 2013 to 20 percent in 2019.
Birmingham mayor announces new police Civilian Review Board
Birmingham joins Hunstville, Mobile and Madison in adopting similar civilian review or advisory boards.
Athletes, coaches join call for NCAA to take action over anti-trans bills
A bill intended to ban transgender athletes in Alabama public school sports passed the Alabama House in March.
Birmingham, Montgomery enact local mask mandates
The resolution — passed two days before the governor's mandate expires — requires individuals to wear masks when in public.