Tour highlights University of Alabama’s history with slavery
UA associate professor Hilary Green's tours shed light on the university's slave history and how it's remembered, erased.
Education
Alabama nonprofit asks Legislature to adopt Gov. Kay Ivey’s pre-K funding request
Gov. Kay Ivey has recommended state lawmakers approve an additional $24.4 million for pre-K statewide.
UAB acquires new collections for African American studies and history
School officials anticipated that many of the newly acquired resources will be used in the new core curriculum.
Montgomery County BOE, SPLC settle student expulsion lawsuits
SPLC sued on behalf of two students who were falsely accused of having a gun and expelled despite being found innocent.
No Kid Hungry campaign gives $422,500 to school meal programs in Alabama
Twelve Alabama school districts will receive grants to support school meal programs.
Marlowe named AEA executive director
Marlowe has served as the organization's interim executive director since 2019.
Jacksonville State renaming historic Bibb Graves Hall
The 90-year-old structure and campus administration building will now be known as Angle Hall.
January 27, 2021
MPS to return to virtual learning until teachers, staff receive COVID vaccine
The decision comes after a rash of deaths and calls from the AEA for the district to reevaluate its protocols.
After rash of deaths, AEA calls on MPS to reassess coronavirus protocols
With 10 deaths since November and four deaths within 48 hours, AEA says MPS officials must act to protect teachers and staff.
Alabama leaders congratulate Biden and Harris on inauguration
A number of Alabama dignitaries attended the inauguration including Congresswoman Terri Sewell and Sen. Tommy Tuberville.