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Ivey declares November as “Thank Alabama Teachers Month”

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

November 2, 2022

A letter to public school teachers

The tragedy in Texas should remind us again that America's public school teachers are criminally undervalued.

May 26, 2022

Alabama House, Senate approve bonuses for retired state employees, teachers

The two bills would give retired teachers and state employees a bonus of $2 per month for each year they were employed.

March 31, 2022

Alabama Department of Education launches campaign to recruit next generation of teachers

According to the Alabama Teacher Shortage Taskforce, 123 of 144 school districts have turned to hiring teachers on emergency or provisional certificates.

July 28, 2021

Governor signs bill aimed at attracting more math, science teachers

The TEAMS program will provide incentive pay for interested and qualifying math and science teachers.

May 7, 2021

It’s Teacher Appreciation Week, and boy do they deserve it

"We honor our educators for the long hours and tireless (and often thankless) work they do."

May 6, 2021

Ivey signs 2 percent salary increase for school teachers, state employees

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a 2 percent salary increase for public school teachers and Alabama state employees.

May 5, 2021

Advocates demand answers for why special education is not in incentive bill

According to a study, teacher shortages in Alabama schools are critical in math, science and special education.

April 27, 2021

Williams and API say no raises for teachers

"To suggest that because of disruption in the private sector, teachers shouldn't receive pay raises is frankly ludicrous."

March 16, 2021

Public school teachers have been heroes during the pandemic. Treat them like it

"Once again, the lone line of defense for American school children is the public school teacher."

January 26, 2021