Education Alabama Board of Education outlines key budget asks ahead of FY27 Alabama education officials outlined FY 2027 budget priorities at their monthly meeting ahead of the budget vote next month. Mary Claire Wooten / September 12, 2025
Alabama federal lawmakers respond to partial release of frozen education funds The partial release of withheld education funds drew support from Trump ally Senator Katie Britt and criticism from Representative Terri Sewell. Wesley Walter / July 23, 2025
Alabama schools to lose access to local produce as Trump administration cuts USDA programs More than 40 states, including Alabama, were signed on to participate in the program. Alex Jobin / March 14, 2025
Trump’s plans for the Department of Education may reshape Alabama’s school system The Alabama education system “will adapt as we focus on teaching young Alabamians,” state superintendent says. Chance Phillips / November 25, 2024
Bill would reward teachers for “American exceptionalism” training Senate Bill 8 would establish a certification for completing coursework centered around promoting pride in the United States. Wesley Walter / November 1, 2024
ALSDE employee, former chair of anti-abortion group arrested for child sex abuse Cole Wagner, who worked in government relations for ALSDE, was indicted by a Montgomery grand jury on June 30. Josh Moon / July 21, 2023
Wahl discusses AEA influence, parental rights and “grooming” in education Wahl recently called the AEA a “liberal education union” and said that their influence in the Republican Party would need to be looked at. Patrick Darrington / July 17, 2023
Gov. Ivey delivers another pay raise to Alabama teachers Ivey has overseen a total increase of 15 percent during her time as governor. June 5, 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
Governor announces 36 new classrooms funded by P-3 P-3 is funded by the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education through the governor’s Strong Start, Strong Finish education initiative. April 11, 2022