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Alabama FAFSA data show thousands of seniors using waivers
More than 15,000 Alabama public high school seniors have parent or district waivers from the state's FAFSA graduation requirement.
Britt says Brown University weakened campus safety before shooting that killed Ella Cook
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt is accusing Brown University of “actively dismantling” campus safety protections.
$100K in scholarships offered for Alabama aviation, construction students
The new program awards $2,000 each to 50 students.
Alabama names ‘Sweet 16’ finalists for 2026-27 Teacher of the Year
The program recognizes teachers who promote excellence in the classroom and inspire students.
Alabama lawmakers finalize $12.4 billion education budget package
The final ETF budget also includes a 2% pay raise for educators as well as a one-time bonus for retired educators.
UAB leads Alabama colleges among U.S. News graduate school rankings
UAB earns 16 graduate and specialty programs ranked in the top 20 of the U.S. News & World Report 2026.
Alabama Senate committee passes education budget, one-time bonus for education retirees
More than 60000 of the 100000 retired education employees have income that places them at or below the federal poverty level.
Alabama House approves religious instruction release time bill
The Alabama House on Tuesday passed a bill that clarifies how public school students can participate in off-campus religious instruction during school.
Alabama House passes bill reshaping faculty senates, tenure at public universities
The version that passed the House backed away from some of the more prescriptive language in the original bill.
U.S. Navy puts $30M in Alabama community colleges for submarine, shipbuilding training
The Navy projects a need for between 4000 and 5000 new maritime workers along the Alabama Gulf Coast over the next five years.
Alabama bill would loosen sick leave donation rules for K-12 employees
Under SB211, beginning with the 2027-28 school year, direct donation of sick leave would not be limited to catastrophic illness cases.
Alabama student leaders push to retain graduates, highlight in-state opportunities
Student leaders are working to convince graduates to stay in Alabama.
Alabama CHOOSE Act applications exceed 37,000 with deadline approaching
Alabama’s school voucher program has outpaced last year's total even as first-time applicants slow.
Student Retention Council outlines effort to keep more college graduates in Alabama
Alabama’s Student Retention Council is raising awareness to keep graduates in the state.
Senate approves revised school-threat bill focused on penalties and intervention
Alabama senators strengthen criminal penalties for school threats.
Alabama bills would give neighboring school districts option to merge
House Bill 178, sponsored by House Education Budget Chairman Danny Garrett, R-Trussville, would allow contiguous city school districts to merge.
Alabama House committee advances bill reshaping faculty senates, tenure at public universities
House Bill 580, sponsored by Rep. Troy Stubbs, R-Wetumpka, would take effect Oct. 1.
House committee approves bill to track student-athletes’ eligibility, transition plans
“There’s a big difference in high school eligibility and NCAA eligibility,” Walker said.
Bill would allow CHOOSE Act families to sue over athletic eligibility
House Bill 563, sponsored by Rep. Danny Garrett, R-Trussville, would create an enforcement mechanism for a provision in the CHOOSE Act.
House committee approves scaled-back school accountability bill
House Bill 396 prescribed changes in the weights of the report card metrics.
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