Education

Montgomery teacher heads to D.C. for C-SPAN’s Educators’ Conference

Amy Hinton was among 30 educators nationwide selected for C-SPAN’s Educators’ Conference.

July 28, 2025

Alabama federal lawmakers respond to partial release of frozen education funds

The partial release of withheld education funds drew support from Trump ally Senator Katie Britt and criticism from Representative Terri Sewell.

July 23, 2025

APLS seeks to deem books promoting “gender ideology” as inappropriate for kids

If the code changes were to be ultimately approved, local libraries would not be allowed to shelve such materials in children or youth sections.

July 18, 2025

Jim Purcell recognized with SHEEO’s 2025 Exceptional Leader Award

Purcell’s three decades of dedication to public service and higher education leadership across five states earned him the prestigious 2025 Exceptional Leader Award.

July 17, 2025

Alabama expands nationally recognized First Class Pre-K with 58 new classrooms

Gov. Kay Ivey announced 58 new classrooms, bringing the total to 1,528 and expanding high-quality early learning opportunities across the state.

July 14, 2025

Rep. Sewell demands Trump administration release $7 billion in withheld education funding

Sewell and other House Democrats outlined the impact this decision will have on schools, teachers, and families and demanded transparency.

July 14, 2025

Tuscaloosa City Board of Education votes to sue state over online sales tax

Alabama's 8 percent online sales tax has no earmarking for local school systems.

July 11, 2025

Alabama’s anti-DEI law is chilling university instruction, court documents show

Exhibits filed in an ongoing lawsuit show how students and professors have reacted to restrictions on academic freedom from Alabama's "divisive concepts" law.

July 10, 2025

ALSBOE reviews RAISE Act funding rollout and oversight measures

The State Board of Education reviewed implementation plans for the RAISE Act and discussed oversight provisions.

July 10, 2025

Alabama students show reading gains, mixed math results in 2025 assessment

Alabama students showed reading gains, though math proficiency stayed flat despite fewer low scores statewide.

July 9, 2025