Eric Mackey

ALSDE seeking expanded funding to sustain literacy gains

Eric Mackey cited rising literacy rates while requesting increased funding to support struggling readers past third grade

Mary Claire Wooten

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February 3, 2026

State superintendent threatens teachers over social media posts

Eric Mackey said "vile" social media posts in the wake of Charlie Kirk's shooting death could lead to investigations and terminations.

Josh Moon

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September 16, 2025

Rep. Sewell to host live Telephone Town Hall on Thursday

Sewell will continue her Congress in Your Community Tour, hosting a live Telephone Town Hall to discuss tariffs, education, and healthcare cuts.

August 19, 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

Third grade literacy dips

The two percentage point decrease may be partly due to an updated a curriculum and test.

Samuel Stettheimer

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June 16, 2023

Ivey declares November as “Thank Alabama Teachers Month”

Parents and all Alabamians are encouraged to thank the teachers in their lives throughout the month.

Jacob Holmes

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November 2, 2022

Alabama Board of Education codifies “Don’t Say Gay” law

The language reflects a law enacted by the Legislature earlier this year to prevent the discussion or instruction of sexual orientation and gender identity.

Jacob Holmes

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September 9, 2022

Over 9,000 COVID-19 cases among students, staff in Alabama schools this week

The state school superintendent said some school staff have had to have police protection due to threats over COVID-19 mitigation strategies in schools.

Eddie Burkhalter

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September 3, 2021

Commissioner Pate and Superintendent Mackey celebrate Apple Crunch Day

Students will learn about the different varieties of apples, how they grow and much more. October is National Apple Month.

Brandon Moseley

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October 20, 2020