House committee advances bill requiring Ten Commandments displayed in schools
Alabama lawmakers advanced legislation requiring a display on the Ten Commandments' influence on U.S. civil society and legal principles.
Alabama education
Bill passes Senate allowing UA to reorganize School of Social Work despite public pushback
“HB152 would be a unique action against a nationally ranked, highly productive professional school,” one critic of the bill stated.
Gov. Ivey concludes School Choice Week, introduces the Davis family
Gov. Kay Ivey concluded School Choice Week by spotlighting the Davis family, who found homeschooling flexibility and expanded educational opportunities using the CHOOSE Act.
February 2, 2026
Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act family: the Tran Family
Since moving schools via the CHOOSE Act, McKenzie and Kylee are thriving in an environment that helped them reach their full potential.
January 29, 2026
Gov. Ivey introduces a CHOOSE Act family: Charlie Perkins and Susan Stacy
Gov. Kay Ivey introduced Susan Stacy and her grandson, Charlie Perkins, who utilized the CHOOSE Act to secure a faith-based education for the fourth grader.
January 28, 2026
ACHE approves $2.7 billion college budget requests, new programs
Commissioners approved a nearly 6 percent budget increase, allocated new funding for education programs, and signed off on 10 new university degrees.
UA defends magazine closures as free speech group weighs further involvement
The free speech organization strongly condemned the University of Alabama's decision, arguing the closures violated the First Amendment and editorial independence.
Bloomberg backs HBCU-charter schools in Alabama with $20 million investment
A Forbes report details Bloomberg’s $20 million effort to grow HBCU-based charter schools beginning with Stillman College and Tuskegee University.
December 5, 2025
Magic City Academy receives five-year contract renewal
The Alabama Public Charter School Commission approved contract renewals for three schools Wednesday, including Magic City Acceptance Academy.
Alabama launches digital education network with Apple, Alabama Power
This new initiative established future-focused community learning hubs with $16 million in state funding, bridging the digital divide across Alabama.