Alabama 3rd grade reading levels slightly improve: PARCA study
Failure in third-grade reading levels is still above 20 percent of all Alabama third graders, according to the study.
Education
Former Limestone superintendent first to be sentenced in virtual school scam
Tom Sisk, who pleaded guilty for his role in the scheme, will serve 18 months in federal prison.
Alabama has added nearly 215K postsecondary credentials to workforce since 2018
The initiative's goal to add 500,000 individuals with postsecondary credentials to Alabama's workforce by the year 2025.
Olivier Charles appointed President of Bishop State Community College
Charles’ appointment marks one of two of the last permanent college presidential appointments at Alabama’s community and technical colleges.
July 14, 2022
DOJ, Madison County School Board reach agreement to “desegregate” schools
The DOJ found that Black students were disciplined at an excessive rate and that multiple schools did not have a single Black faculty member.
Community colleges partner with associations, K-12 schools meet workforce shortage
The Alabama Community College System is collaborating with both the Alabama Forestry Association and Alabama Poultry & Egg Association.
July 7, 2022
Troy University freezes tuition for third time in four years
A restructuring of the cost plan last year eliminated most fees and created a single tuition rate for undergraduate, graduate and doctoral classes.
June 15, 2022
Former Athens principal convicted of multiple felonies still employed
Because of state laws, Athens Schools officials have been unable to terminate Rick Carter, who was convicted in March of seven felonies
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Parent: Magic City Acceptance Academy says school is helping his child
Karl Julian said he's noticed remarkable improvements in his daughter's life since she began attending the LGBTQ-affirming charter school.