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Judge denies Alabama charter schools’ request for temporary block of FY26 tax distribution
Ruling keeps county tax distributions flowing to traditional public schools as charter funding dispute continues in court.
Alabama charter schools seek share of county taxes in court
Attorneys for the schools argue that Alabama law requires countywide property taxes to be shared with all public schools.
Alabama Charter Commission denies extension for Huntsville school, elects officers
The Alabama Public Charter School Commission Monday denied an extension to a prospective Huntsville charter school looking to open in August 2026.
Alabama higher ed commission reports enrollment increase, approves new programs
More students are filling Alabama’s college classrooms this fall, but one fast-growing program may surprise you.
Alabama school board weighs ACT for juniors, $6.6B FY27 budget
The Alabama school board weighs whether the ACT should be the primary measure of high-school performance.
Alabama community college board backs $30M workforce partnership, new projects
Enrollment at Alabama’s community colleges has climbed nearly 8% this fall, the fifth straight year of growth for the system.
Latest: Judge’s order gives CHOOSE Act athletes chance to play
Will Alabamians who take advantage of the CHOOSE Act be able to participate in school sports?
Who is using Alabama’s CHOOSE Act?
The CHOOSE Act is Alabama's first ESA program. It allows eligible families to use state dollars for tuition and other educational costs
U.S. Department of Ed ends long-running National Blue Ribbon Schools program
Decades of national recognition for standout Alabama schools have ended. Here's what you need to know.
Alabama lawmakers consider tying higher ed funding to student outcomes
How will lawmakers modernize higher education funding for four-year universities?
Survey: Alabamians say schools need more support, split on CHOOSE Act
Learn what Alabamians want prioritized in public education and how approving they are of the CHOOSE Act.
Alabama K-12 $6.6B budget request draft faces limits under spending cap
Alabama State Superintendent Eric Mackey shares the first draft of the State Board of Education's 2016-2017 school year budget.
Alabama Literacy Act flags 4,700 third graders; 2,400 skipped retest
What is the Alabama Literacy Act and how are Alabama children being affected?
No phones, new paths: What Alabama students need to know this school year
High school students now have two pathways to earn a diploma.
Alabama’s CHOOSE Act in effect: Choices in some areas, fewer in others
A new map shows which counties will give parents the most private school options.
Alabama’s new college match tool gives students early offers without applying
Alabama Direct Admission uses an online tool to match high school seniors with two- and four-year colleges across the state.
Gov. Ivey to Alabama students: ‘Raise your hand. Lift someone up. Try again.’
Gov. Ivey remains focused on student growth and the importance of classroom learning.
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