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Gov. Kay Ivey shares back-to-school message for Alabama students

Gov. Kay Ivey released a video message to encourage and inspire students and educators for the upcoming school year.

August 5, 2024

School children read books outdoors and learn about nature. Group of students standing in circle and holding red, green, yellow, orange and purple books in hands. Low angle bottom view shot from below

Public/Private partnership netted over $10M for summer learning over the last decade

The private funding was raised by the Birmingham-based nonprofit Summer Adventures in Learning.

May 21, 2024

Ivey signs “first grade readiness” bill into law

Students entering first grade without completing kindergarten will take the assessment to determine whether they need educational intervention.

May 20, 2024

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

PARCA: Standardized test scores show improvements

While test scores are improving, the study highlights that there is still "a long way to go."

October 14, 2022

What exactly do Trussville City Schools parents want?

Hewitt-Trussville High School Principal Tim Salem exercised a measure of judgment and grace, and for that, he should be thanked.

October 4, 2022

Committee OKs anti-transgender bathroom bill

Stadthagen said he sees a public safety issue with allowing students born as males into the girls' restroom.

February 17, 2022

Low test scores bring new scrutiny for Montgomery charter school

Test scores show LEAD Academy well below state averages in all areas, and failing to keep pace with Montgomery County schools.

October 28, 2021

Alabama draft redistricting maps released

A special session on redistricting is to begin Thursday. The proposed maps could change before lawmakers make final decisions.

October 26, 2021

Lawmaker pre-files bill to let parents opt out from school mask mandates

The bill was filed on a day when Alabama had 92 fewer ICU beds statewide than patients needing that care.

September 2, 2021