Education budget includes $3M safeguard for federal library funds
APLS and ALGOP chairman John Wahl said he negotiated the provision with lawmakers.
Education
A city-run school system for Montgomery?
After months of turmoil between the Montgomery County school board and city officials, it appears the city is exploring starting its own school system.
House committee OKs bill looking to tackle campus food insecurity
The bill would provide a designation for colleges working to combat food insecurity on campus and allow them to apply for additional grants.
School choice launch sees high demand — and debate over who benefits
Most schools participating in the CHOOSE Act are religious and a supermajority of applicants come from private institutions or homeschooling.
House committee advances Ten Commandments, “Don’t Say Gay” bills
Bills requiring schools display the Ten Commandments and further limit discussion of gender and sexuality were favorably reported on Wednesday.
Montgomery school board moves forward with controversial superintendent selection
Despite criticism from all corners, the MPS school board pushed forward with a controversial superintendent selection
Troy University designated a Carnegie Research University
TROY is among 218 institutions to receive the designation.
April 7, 2025
Past issues for MPS superintendent finalist raise more questions about search process
Revelations that one of two finalists was caught up in a 2021 fraud investigation has raised more questions about an already questionable MPS search.
Gov. Ivey reminds Alabama families CHOOSE Act applications close next week
Alabama families must apply by April 7 through the CHOOSE Act program website.
April 1, 2025
APLS chair asks Fairhope Library to review 35 “inappropriate” books
The library board meets April 21 and will consider Wahl's request to initiate a review of the books.