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.
E-learning
Conservatives urge Legislature to pass Common Core repeal
HB440 would repeal Common Core and restore pre-Common Core educational standards in Alabama public schools.
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.
Aderholt introduces broadband-focused EXPAND Act
The COVID-19 pandemic has showcased the critical need for efficient and reliable rural broadband, Aderholt said.
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.
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
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
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
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
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