E-learning

Legislature

Senate passes delayed implementation of Alabama literacy program

Smitherman's legislation would delay the implementation of the plan to hold back third-graders who are not at grade level.

April 14, 2021

Conservatives urge Legislature to pass Common Core repeal

HB440 would repeal Common Core and restore pre-Common Core educational standards in Alabama public schools.

March 26, 2021

Senate votes for education budget that increases pay for educators by over $200 million

The Alabama Legislature has passed both budgets out of their houses of origin.

March 19, 2021

Aderholt introduces broadband-focused EXPAND Act

The COVID-19 pandemic has showcased the critical need for efficient and reliable rural broadband, Aderholt said.

November 25, 2020

USDA awards $3 million in grants for Alabama distance learning, telemedicine infrastructure

Alabama has been awarded six projects through the Distance Learning and Telemedicine grant program.

October 8, 2020

Byrne applauds PPE shipment to Alabama schools by Trump administration

Congressman Bradley Byrne, R-Alabama, said that President Donald Trump’s administration is working hard for a safe return to school while announcing that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will provide over 2.4 million masks to Alabama schools. “The loss of a year of in-class instruction can cost a student tens of thousands of … Continued

September 2, 2020

Aderholt says there is still a long way to go on rural broadband

Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Haleyville, said Friday that while great strides have been made in the last few years, there is still a long way to go on rural broadband. “Right now, in our country, there are 21.3 million rural Americans who live without reliable broadband,” Aderholt said in an email to constituents. “Here at home … Continued

August 24, 2020

Aderholt pushes for CARES fund flexibility to improve rural broadband

Congressman Robert Aderholt, R-Alabama, on Friday released a statement after leading a bipartisan Congressional letter with Rep. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, to House and Senate leadership urging them to take immediate and necessary actions regarding rural broadband funding from the CARES Act. “The Coronavirus pandemic has put a spotlight on the unacceptable reality of rural broadband … Continued

August 10, 2020

Alabama high school football to open on schedule with social distancing

The Alabama High School Athletic Association announced Thursday that high school football and other fall sports will be played on schedule — but with modifications to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. “We’re looking forward to starting football practice on Aug. 3,” AHSAA Executive Director Steve Savarese told reporters. “I’ve asked all of our schools … Continued

July 27, 2020

Rep. Sewell leads 83 members of Congress to push for $86 billion for broadband expansion

U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell, D-Alabama, and David Trone, D-Maryland, led 82 of their colleagues in sending a letter Tuesday to leaders of the House and Senate urging them to include in any future COVID-19 relief package at least $86 billion for the deployment of high-speed broadband internet. Sewell and Trone sent the letter to House … Continued

July 1, 2020