Saturday, June 13, 2026

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Education

Vouchers reduce school funding without lowering fixed costs: EPI report

A researcher at the center-left think tank estimated vouchers could reduce Alabama public schools’ per-pupil funding by hundreds of dollars.

December 20, 2024

Montgomery schools chief’s resignation accepted at contentious meeting

At a packed meeting, the MPS board voted to accept the resignation of Melvin Brown, a very popular figure in the city.

September 17, 2024

CHOOSE Act will further hurt Alabama’s public schools

A new law will make underinvestment in Alabama schools even worse.

August 26, 2024

It’s time to modernize Alabama’s outdated school funding formula

We want our children to receive an education that we can be proud of. It’s time to demand more.

April 11, 2024

Giving struggling students a chance to achieve their dreams

Alabama’s Turnaround Schools Initiative will give some of our most struggling public school students a chance to achieve their dreams.

December 22, 2023

Right-wing media prompts Orange Beach schools to review library books

At least three of the books appear to have been challenged for LGBTQ themes or messages.

December 18, 2023

Alabama’s Education Commission unveils a bold plan to transform public schools

The commission's report lays out a roadmap for educational reform in Alabama.

December 5, 2023

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.

November 27, 2023

School “choice” in one of the most segregated, unequal systems in the country

De facto segregation persists, with Birmingham public schools ranking among the least integrated and most unequal in the country.

April 5, 2023

PARCA: Average ACT scores, college readiness dropped for class of 2022

Average scores are down from a pre-pandemic high for the class of 2017.

March 28, 2023