charter schools

Education

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

Sen. Britt questions Linda McMahon on HBCUs, charter schools, literacy rates

Sen. Katie Britt grilled Education Secretary Linda McMahon on expanding opportunities at HBCUs, boosting charter schools, and improving literacy rates.

Wesley Walter

June 5, 2025

Charter commission talks HBCU collaborations, hears school proposals

The commission approved Ignite Academy and Under the Oaks, denied Invictus and AAHS’s Birmingham replication, and considered HBCU-charter partnerships.

Wesley Walter

May 13, 2025

Marshall asks U.S. Supreme Court to OK religious charter schools

Marshall joined a 12-state amicus brief endorsing the foundation of a religious charter school in Oklahoma.

Wesley Walter

March 18, 2025

Opinion

Stop falling for the “school choice” scam

"School choice" has been and always will be a scam that harms poor kids while propping up private and religious organizations with public money.

Josh Moon

January 22, 2024

school bus on rural road picking up children

2024 school choice bill in Alabama: Size and scope under close watch

As the 2024 Legislative Session approaches, proponents of school choice in Alabama are gearing up for another push.

Bill Britt

November 27, 2023

Opinion

“School choice” is a scam designed to hurt the most vulnerable students

We know the answers to fixing struggling schools. But a lot of people would just rather take the money and run.

Josh Moon

September 21, 2023

Alabama House passes School Choice Act

The bill was one of two controversial school choice bills up for the Legislature in this session.

Jacob Holmes

May 12, 2023

House Education Committee moves two bills, delays action on “choice” bill

A bill reworking charter school governance and another streamlining teacher certifications for professionals got favorable reports.

Josh Moon

May 4, 2023

Bill altering charter school law makes first committee appearance

The bill would make several changes to the current charter school law, mostly dealing with how the commission is selected and funded.

Josh Moon

April 27, 2023