Education

State launches 2nd annual Thank Alabama Teachers Week

Extending through Sunday, Nov. 21, Thank Alabama Teachers Week was created in 2020 for Alabamians to show gratitude.

November 16, 2021

Ivey pushes for one-year delay in third grade reading requirement

The delay would allow state officials to obtain more data on the effects of the pandemic on students' test scores.

Josh Moon

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November 11, 2021

Jo Bonner named University of South Alabama’s next president

Bonner, Gov. Kay Ivey's chief of staff, has served in her office since December 2018.

Eddie Burkhalter

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November 10, 2021

PARCA study shows Alabama’s college-going rate’s continued downward trend

Four-year college attendance held steady while two-year attendance dropped 4 percent.

Jacob Holmes

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November 10, 2021

Governor awards $4.85 million for innovation, research in Alabama

The Alabama Department of Economic and Community Affairs is administering the grants.

October 29, 2021

Low test scores bring new scrutiny for Montgomery charter school

Test scores show LEAD Academy well below state averages in all areas, and failing to keep pace with Montgomery County schools.

Josh Moon

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October 28, 2021

Alabama’s first apprenticeship for early childhood educators established

This fall, two apprentices at the Coleman Center for Early Learning will serve as a pilot group.

October 28, 2021

Auburn, Tuskegee presidents agree to connect communications programs

Tuskegee enrolled in the communications program, who maintain a 3.0 GPA, can complete their senior year at Auburn

John H. Glenn

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October 21, 2021

Scholarships for high school, college students toward auto manufacturing careers

The deadline to apply is Oct. 29. 

October 15, 2021