Education

Stillman College to benefit from $100M grant in UNCF’s historic funding effort

This significant financial boost comes as part of an ambitious $1 billion capital campaign.

January 12, 2024

Board approves new president for Coastal Alabama Community College

Aaron Milner, who currently serves as superintendent of Saraland City Schools, will assume the role on Feb. 1.

January 11, 2024

To do list reminder to read a banned book, along with a pile of books frequently on censorship lists.

Moms for Liberty sends letter to lawmakers urging action on libraries

The group lays out its objectives in the letter, including giving the state agency more control of local library collection policies.

January 8, 2024

Autauga-Prattville Library Board installs new officers

The board also chose applicants to recommend for the remaining vacant positions, but did not release those names.

January 5, 2024

What the WSJ missed: Amid rising costs, Auburn balanced growth, excellence

The fact is Auburn has bettered itself by investing in itself.

December 29, 2023

APLS “blacklist” has just one book so far

The rest of the challenges have been farcical, Pack said, with fictitious addresses such as “Censorship, Alabama."

December 29, 2023

Amidst book challenges, Gadsden Public Library could lose minor funding source

The Etowah County GOP's Amy Minton is driving challenges and opposing library funding over "inappropriate materials" in books for minors.

December 26, 2023

Yarbrough, out-of-state group advocate for expansive school choice bill

Under the legislation, schools would not be required to test students. "If we say a school has to administer a test, that means we are telling them what they have to teach," Yarbrough said.

December 25, 2023

Right-wing media prompts Orange Beach schools to review library books

At least three of the books appear to have been challenged for LGBTQ themes or messages.

December 18, 2023

Valiant Cross Academy earns $1 million Yass Prize

Pennsylvania billionaires Jeff and Janine Yass established the award, also called the “Pulitzer for education innovation."

December 15, 2023