Education

Alabama recognized for pre-K quality for 20th year

Alabama again met every national preschool quality benchmark, while expanding access statewide and marking two decades of top-tier standards, a new report found.

April 23, 2026

Gov. Ivey announces record CHOOSE Act applications for 2026–27 school year

The state's education savings account program closed its second-year application window on March 31 with nearly 49,000 students seeking funding.

April 9, 2026

Auburn student chapter wins award at national convention

The nearly 200-member student group organized workshops, site visits and major networking events to earn one of the construction industry's highest national honors.

April 2, 2026

U.S. Navy invests $30M in Alabama maritime workforce training

State leaders celebrated a new initiative expanding specialized curricula at four Alabama community colleges in order to boost submarine manufacturing.

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March 31, 2026

ASU partners with United Methodist Church, Wesley Foundation to support student development

Alabama State University officials signed an agreement Monday to offer new mentorship, pastoral care and leadership training opportunities.

March 31, 2026

Mark Merrick named Dean of UAB School of Health Professions

The university selected the University of Toledo dean to bring his extensive academic leadership experience to the role starting July 1.

March 25, 2026

UA students sue university over suspended student publications

Plaintiffs argued administrators committed unlawful viewpoint discrimination by shuttering and defunding two campus magazines last December.

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March 24, 2026

March 31 deadline for CHOOSE Act applications approaches

The governor urged eligible Alabama families to apply for or renew educational funding through the state's school choice program by March 31.

March 24, 2026

Alabama nonprofit becomes state’s first J-1 exchange visa sponsor

The nonprofit became Alabama’s first organization authorized to sponsor BridgeUSA international teachers and interns.

March 20, 2026