Education

“Parents’ choice” bill passes committee over concerns from critics

Opponents criticized the amount of money the bill will draw from the ETF as well as investing public dollars into private schools not subject to state standards.

February 3, 2022

Birmingham city elementary schools among first in state to offer yoga

Minor, Oxmoor Valley and West End elementary schools in Birmingham launched yoga programs the week of Jan, 10, involving about 115 fifth graders.

January 26, 2022

Troy University announces new scholarships for transfer students

Students looking to transfer to Troy University from other colleges or universities may be eligible.

January 26, 2022

New data shows children using Waterford Upstart are exceeding mastery of subjects

Waterford Upstart is an in-home, kindergarten readiness program that provides personalized, online instruction 15 minutes a day.

January 6, 2022

Birmingham Promise scholarship applications now open for class of 2022

The scholarships can be used at any public two-year or four-year college or university in Alabama.

January 4, 2022

Biden administration extends student loan forbearance

The program, originally started during the Trump administration, was set to expire on Feb. 1

December 22, 2021

University of Alabama Faculty Senate formally opposes ban of Critical Race Theory

The University of Alabama Faculty Senate has officially passed a resolution stating its opposition to legislation banning critical race theory.

December 20, 2021

AASB announces new leadership on the board of directors

AASB has nine districts representing geographical areas of the state.

December 16, 2021

ACHE recommends bigger budget for state’s colleges

The $2.01 billion budget recommendation represents a 17.53 percent increase over the FY 2021-22 appropriation.

December 13, 2021

U.S. Dept. of Education opens discrimination investigation at Alabama middle school

A math teacher is accused of discrimination and retaliation against a Black student.

November 25, 2021