Alabama State Department of Education

Trump’s elimination of the Dept. of Ed. could harm Alabama’s public schools

If Trump is successful, the department’s elimination will strip back billions of dollars in federal spending.

Alex Jobin

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March 27, 2025

Alabama State Department of Education hit by cyber attack, data breached

The breached data potentially includes personally identifiable information such as names, addresses, and Social Security numbers.

July 5, 2024

DOJ: Alabama segregates disabled foster kids into inferior schools

The report found that foster children with disabilities are placed in on-site schools that fail to provide adequate education.

Jacob Holmes

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October 13, 2022

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

DHR announces additional pandemic EBT benefits coming soon to eligible families

Alabama families who qualify for Pandemic EBT can expect to see additional benefits loaded onto their EBT cards within the next week.

Brandon Moseley

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August 3, 2021

Jessica Sanders announces run for circuit judge

Currently, Sanders serves as an assistant attorney general and governmental affairs director for the State Department of Education.

Brandon Moseley

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July 19, 2021

Conservatives hold conference on banning Critical Race Theory, Common Core

Over 40 people attended Saturday’s conference at New Hope Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Indian Springs.

Brandon Moseley

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June 28, 2021

House advances education budget

The budget has passed both chambers and will go to the governor's desk if the Senate concurs with changes.

Brandon Moseley

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April 28, 2021

Many Alabama schools return to remote learning before Thanksgiving

Alabama school districts reported 1,592 positive cases last week, up 536 cases from the previous week.

John H. Glenn

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November 16, 2020