Education

Alabama Association of School Boards installs new leadership

Mary Hooks, who served two full terms representing District 4, was installed as president of the association.

December 12, 2022

Birmingham City Council approves $1 million in funds for conflict resolution schools

"This is another tool in our toolbox as we work to support prevention measures to address violent crime in our community," said Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin.

November 25, 2022

Filmore named director of governmental relations at Troy University

Filmore previously served as director of legislative affairs for Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey.

November 16, 2022

Ivey awards $1.3 million in university research grants

The grants are from the Alabama Research and Development Enhancement Fund, a state-funded program created in 2019.

November 3, 2022

Ivey declares November as “Thank Alabama Teachers Month”

Parents and all Alabamians are encouraged to thank the teachers in their lives throughout the month.

November 2, 2022

Education scorecard shows how Alabama districts held up during pandemic

Alabama performed well compared to 28 other states, losing about one month in math and staying steady in reading.

October 31, 2022

“Nation’s Report Card:” Alabama test scores decline less than other states

But Alabama's test scores in mathematics and reading proficiency are still below the national average.

October 25, 2022

Sewell to host Magic City Classic Issue Forum on student debt cancellation

Sewell will also announce a total of $1,000,000 in federal funding for Alabama State and Alabama A&M.

October 24, 2022

West Alabama leaders come together for roundtable at Stillman College

Discussion focused on supporting the commercialization of locally made technology and diversifying the workforce.

October 21, 2022

Shelby: Wallace State Community College receives $1.17M ARC POWER Grant

ARC’s POWER grant program is a congressionally-funded initiative that targets communities affected by the decline of coal.

October 18, 2022