Education

Ivey forces resignation of Education secretary over “woke” Pre-K book

Gov. Kay Ivey said the book includes ideas that “larger systemic forces perpetuate White privilege” among other things.

Jacob Holmes

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April 21, 2023

“Divisive Concepts” bill headed back to the House for the second year

White lawmakers voted yes while Black legislators voted no.

Patrick Darrington

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April 13, 2023

While community colleges nationally saw enrollment decline, Alabama bucks the trend

Alabama’s community colleges have experienced an increase in enrollment by at least 5 percent each year since 2020.

April 11, 2023

School “choice” in one of the most segregated, unequal systems in the country

De facto segregation persists, with Birmingham public schools ranking among the least integrated and most unequal in the country. 

Ellen Gomory

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April 5, 2023

PARCA: Average ACT scores, college readiness dropped for class of 2022

Average scores are down from a pre-pandemic high for the class of 2017.

John H. Glenn

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March 28, 2023

Alabama colleges awarded nearly 28,000 bachelor’s degrees over the last decade

Over a similar period, median earnings for Alabamians 25-64 rose six percent.

March 13, 2023

ALSDE launches “Teachers are the Real Influencers” campaign

It's the state's newest wave of its ongoing teacher recruitment efforts.

March 3, 2023

Sewell to announce funding to support student initiatives at Birmingham-Southern College

It will be used to provide meaningful student support in higher education.

February 22, 2023

One year in, Skills for Success rapid training shows results

Most students have been able to complete training in about two to three weeks. 

February 20, 2023