education

Student, teacher needs go beyond the CHOOSE Act

Providing better compensation for our teachers is the right thing to do at the right time for so many unsung heroes.

March 13, 2024

Gov. Ivey awards grant to support vocational training for incarcerated people

The program will serve students at state correctional education facilities throughout Alabama.

March 8, 2024

Montgomery voters back school tax renewal, secure $12m annually for education

The tax renewal secures a crucial stream of funding for the next three decades.

March 6, 2024

Governor Ivey delivers

Gov. Kay Ivey is true to her word.

February 27, 2024

NO CAP? Detractors ask “What’s the ceiling?” on private school tax credits

Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, said he is expecting to substitute the current bill to include some kind of spending limitation.

February 15, 2024

Utilizing gaming revenue for good

When it comes to educating the next generation, the lottery proposal within this legislation offers momentous opportunity.

February 13, 2024

GOP candidates for State Education Board seat discuss priorities

At a forum hosted by far-right nonprofit LOCAL Alabama, candidates for District 3 on the ALBOE spoke about challenges facing schools and "the woke agenda."

January 30, 2024

Ivey joins school choice rally at State Capitol

Ivey had previously announced her intent to support legislation that would create Education Savings Accounts.

January 23, 2024

Pre-filed bill would raise online sales tax, give new revenue to schools

That online sales tax currently lags behind the total sales tax for local purchases in most municipalities.

December 20, 2023

Alabama gets an ‘A’ in personal finance education

Alabama’s high schools have retained their A grade in a national report card on how well they teach personal finance.

December 5, 2023