Alabama gets an ‘A’ in personal finance education
Alabama’s high schools have retained their A grade in a national report card on how well they teach personal finance.
Education
William Filmore elevated to vice chancellor at Troy University
Filmore has been appointed as the new vice chancellor of government and external relations.
December 1, 2023
Despite criticisms, libraries have followed proper protocol in response to book challenges
In Prattville and beyond, library staff and board members have been largely following proper protocol to deal with challenges.
APLS board takes steps to amend code at Ivey’s request
Although the APLS executive board took its first action Thursday, it will be a long wait before the board can take a final vote on the matter.
K-12 schools to receive $179 million in Capital Improvement Grant funding
The program, which was created by the Legislature this year, allowed public schools to apply for one-time funding for needed capital projects.
November 20, 2023
State library service tables vote to discontinue ALA membership
Board members said they’d like more time and information to consider just what that move would mean for the library service.
Summer program students gained critical reading and math skills in 2023
On average, SAIL students gained 3.1 months in math and 1.9 months in reading.
November 17, 2023
Wahl plans to call for state library disaffiliation from ALA
John Wahl, ALGOP chair and Alabama Public Library Service board member, released a letter Wednesday detailing his plan.
Stillman College pioneers the future of AI education for HBCUs
A trio of Stillman College professors was awarded a $150,000 grant as part of Mozilla's Responsible Computing Challenge.
University of Alabama System announces new external affairs leadership
At the helm, Charlie Taylor takes on the pivotal role of vice chancellor for external affairs.