Education

Alabama nonprofit promotes literacy, distributes mental health resources to children

SHORT the Squirrel, Alabama’s literacy mascot, announced the delivery of more than 30,000 books.

October 22, 2024

CHOOSE Act website launches, applications open for Education Service Providers

The CHOOSE Act now has a website where education service providers and, eventually, Alabama families can prepare for the state’s new program.

October 10, 2024

$400,000 in scholarships available for automotive manufacturing training

The $4,000 individual scholarships will be awarded to students who are enrolled in a program associated with automotive manufacturing careers at an Alabama community college.

October 8, 2024

Network of Alabama Academic Libraries reflects on 40th year

Speakers expressed the importance of promoting freedom of information in academic libraries.

October 7, 2024

Department of Revenue publishes proposed rules for CHOOSE Act

The majority of the rules are lifted straight from the legislation, with much of the new language being technical details.

October 2, 2024

HBCU CARES responds to Gov. Ivey’s proclamation declaring October 2024 as HBCU Month

With Alabama boasting the largest number of HBCUs in the nation, these institutions contribute significantly to the state’s economy.

October 2, 2024

Keith Phillips appointed interim president at Wallace Community College Dothan

Phillips will serve following the retirement of Dr. Linda Young, who served as president of the college for 36 years.

October 2, 2024

Film tells how Hawkins, Có went from Vietnam foes to friends in higher ed

The two are titans of education working hand in hand across continents to broaden the understanding of Vietnamese and American students.

September 30, 2024

Confederate curriculum: Could CHOOSE Act fund fringe coursework?

Under the CHOOSE Act, homeschooling parents can receive up to $2,000 in reimbursements per child.

September 27, 2024

Troy Chancellor Hawkins reflects on diversity, legacy at university

Hawkins, who has served as chancellor at Troy since 1989, is the longest-serving chief executive of a public university in the United States.

September 25, 2024