Alabama State Board of Education

State education committee takes aim at reducing classroom paperwork

The Alabama Teacher Streamlining Paperwork Act is expected to focus on eliminating redundant attendance and grade book requirements

Mary Claire Wooten

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December 16, 2025

Board of Education moves to overhaul outdated school counseling plan

The Alabama State Board of Education is rewriting outdated counseling standards and further clarifying counselor roles.

Mary Claire Wooten

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October 10, 2025

State superintendent threatens teachers over social media posts

Eric Mackey said "vile" social media posts in the wake of Charlie Kirk's shooting death could lead to investigations and terminations.

Josh Moon

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September 16, 2025

Summer reading gains highlight the Literacy Act’s impact on students

Alabama is reporting improved reading scores after summer camps with targeted supports and grants from the Literacy Act.

Mary Claire Wooten

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August 15, 2025

Prefiled bill would restrict phone usage in K-12 classrooms

The bill, pre-filed by Rep. Patrick Sellers, would require the State Board of Education to adopt a policy model for local boards to adopt.

Mary Claire Wooten

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November 21, 2024

Preliminary number of third graders set to repeat grade released

The Alabama Board of Education discussed the summer testing scores and the current projected number of third graders to be held back this year.

Mary Claire Wooten

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August 9, 2024

Farmers Federation makes State Board of Education endorsements

Federation President Jimmy Parnell said electing strong leaders to the State Board of Education is vital to Alabama’s future. 

January 10, 2024

Doug Bachuss runs for Alabama State Board of Education in District 7

"We all know that our schools are the heart of our communities, and I want to make sure we have the best schools possible," Bachuss said.

December 20, 2023

Former lawmaker with controversial education stance eyes Board of Education seat

Meadows faced multiple allegations during her tenure at LEAD, ranging from mismanagement, alleged fraud.

Bill Britt

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October 25, 2023