Alabama Arise urges ALSDE to extend summer lunch program through the summer
The Summer Food Service Program, a federally funded summer lunch program administered by Alabama, is set to expire on June 30.
Education
ASU Board of Trustees elects new leadership at May 5 meeting
Former president pro-tempore Brenda Brown Dillard was elected to serve as Board president.
May 9, 2022
Alabama to add 96 new pre-k classrooms in the fall
Alabama's pre-K program was recognized for the 16th consecutive year for reaching all benchmarks recommended by the National Institute for Early Education Research.
Governor signs Education Trust Fund
Governor Ivey noted the strategic investments the state is making in students.
April 15, 2022
Lt. Gov. Ainsworth: 53 public schools receiving prestigious “Purple Star” designation
The designation for their efforts to assist military children with school transition and developing programs that recognize military service.
April 13, 2022
Governor announces 36 new classrooms funded by P-3
P-3 is funded by the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education through the governor’s Strong Start, Strong Finish education initiative.
April 11, 2022
ASU’s Ross named to White House HBCU advisory board
Quinton Ross will join other prominent leaders to help guide the Biden administration's efforts to aid Historically Black Colleges and Universities.
Troy University to freeze tuition, continue Clear Cost pricing plan
Troy University will freeze tuition for the upcoming 2022-2023 academic year.
April 1, 2022
BEA report provides roadmap to increase educational attainment, labor force participation
The report links the state’s workforce preparedness struggles to students falling behind in reading, math, and college- and career-readiness.
March 23, 2022
Report notes educational attainment gap in Alabama’s Black Belt
The report notes that just 6 percent of Black Belt students obtained graduate or professional degrees in 2019, compared to 10 percent statewide.