Moms for Liberty sends letter to lawmakers urging action on libraries
The group lays out its objectives in the letter, including giving the state agency more control of local library collection policies.
Education
Autauga-Prattville Library Board installs new officers
The board also chose applicants to recommend for the remaining vacant positions, but did not release those names.
What the WSJ missed: Amid rising costs, Auburn balanced growth, excellence
The fact is Auburn has bettered itself by investing in itself.
APLS “blacklist” has just one book so far
The rest of the challenges have been farcical, Pack said, with fictitious addresses such as “Censorship, Alabama."
Amidst book challenges, Gadsden Public Library could lose minor funding source
The Etowah County GOP's Amy Minton is driving challenges and opposing library funding over "inappropriate materials" in books for minors.
Yarbrough, out-of-state group advocate for expansive school choice bill
Under the legislation, schools would not be required to test students. "If we say a school has to administer a test, that means we are telling them what they have to teach," Yarbrough said.
Right-wing media prompts Orange Beach schools to review library books
At least three of the books appear to have been challenged for LGBTQ themes or messages.
Valiant Cross Academy earns $1 million Yass Prize
Pennsylvania billionaires Jeff and Janine Yass established the award, also called the “Pulitzer for education innovation."
Commission on Higher Education approves $2.12 billion budget
This approval marks a substantial increase of $135.81 million, or 6.84 percent, from the previous fiscal year.
December 12, 2023
Alabama’s Education Commission unveils a bold plan to transform public schools
The commission's report lays out a roadmap for educational reform in Alabama.