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Sen. Britt joins calls for Trump administration to release appropriated education funding

Britt joined other Republicans to urge the Trump administration to release over $6 billion in withheld education funds appropriated by Congress.

July 18, 2025

Sen. Britt questions Linda McMahon on HBCUs, charter schools, literacy rates

Sen. Katie Britt grilled Education Secretary Linda McMahon on expanding opportunities at HBCUs, boosting charter schools, and improving literacy rates.

June 5, 2025

Tuberville introduces “Understanding the True Cost of College Act”

The legislation would create a uniform financial aid offer form and standardize terms to describe financial aid.

May 5, 2025

Trump’s elimination of the Dept. of Ed. could harm Alabama’s public schools

If Trump is successful, the department’s elimination will strip back billions of dollars in federal spending.

March 27, 2025

Tear down institutions now, and chaos will haunt us forever

What took generations to build is being torn down in a dangerous gamble.

March 24, 2025

Rep. Sewell pans President Trump’s attempt to eliminate the U.S. Department of Education

"Trump and Musk want to steal from America’s most vulnerable children to fund their tax cuts for the wealthy," Sewell said.

March 21, 2025

State Superintendent Mackey reassures Board of Education amid federal cuts

Dr. Mackey said that currently, he does not believe federal cuts will not impact core programs but communication and structure may change.

March 14, 2025

Trump’s plans for the Department of Education may reshape Alabama’s school system

The Alabama education system “will adapt as we focus on teaching young Alabamians,” state superintendent says.

November 25, 2024

11th Circuit blocks Title IX final rule from taking effect in Alabama

Amid a wave of states and organizations attempting to block the new Title IX rules, the 11th Circuit granted an administrative injunction.

August 2, 2024

SPLC asks federal government to act on school discipline disparities

In 90 percent of infractions in Alabama, Black students were more likely to receive an out-of-school suspension than white students.

July 27, 2021