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Britt pitches early investing as Trump Accounts launch
U.S. Sen. Katie Britt described Trump Accounts as a way to introduce children to investing at an early age.
Alabama House advances bill limiting screen time for young children
Alabama lawmakers advanced a bill to limit screen time in publicly funded child care and early learning programs.
Alabama’s Katie Collins named Finalist for National Teacher of the Year
Bluff Park Elementary School Teacher Katie Collins is only the second Alabama teacher to be named a national finalist.
School choice isn’t just private: Alabama public schools offer wide-ranging options
Jefferson County's public school system offers one of the most expansive public school choice models in Alabama.
Alabama withdraws from lawsuit after Trump administration proposes change to Biden-era gender classification
Attorney General Steve Marshall said the withdrawal followed the December proposal to remove gender dysphoria from the list of disabilities.
CHOOSE Act no longer impacts athletic eligibility in private schools, AHSAA says
A controversy over how Alabama’s education savings accounts affect athletic eligibility appears to have been settled.
Lawmakers move quickly on education workforce, reading bills
Three education bills in the Legislature received approval in their first chamber on Thursday and moved to the second.
Alabama Senate committee advances bill creating faster pathway for veterans to teach
“Veterans offer a unique perspective, which is needed across many careers, including in our classrooms,” Ivey said.
Alabama House education budget chairman targets outdated mandates, local control early in session
Alabama House education budget committee Chairman gives schools more autonomy and flexibility while adding more transparency for the public
Three Collins education bills head to Alabama Senate
Three education bills stalled on the Senate floor late in last year’s session.
State of the State: Ivey proposes 2% pay raise for Alabama educators, workers, highlights accomplishments
Ivey proposes 2% raises for both teachers and state workers. “Our teachers are certainly key to our success,” Ivey said.
Some Alabama public charter schools not meeting enrollment projections, analysis shows
See the Alabama Public Charter School Commission enrollment analysis.
Baldwin Prep points toward the future of career technical education
Baldwin Prep opened in 2024 as a standalone high school that combines core academics with full-time career and technical training under one roof.
Tuberville talks improving education, preventing fraud at Forestry seminar
Improving education and preventing fraud in state government are among the top priorities for U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville.
In Mobile, Alabama Board of Education previews legislative and policy issues
The Alabama State Board of Education met Thursday on the University of South Alabama campus for its January meeting, work session and retreat.
State House education leader Collins not seeking reelection
Representative Terri Collins ends her 16-year tenure in the Alabama House.
Wage garnishment resumes for defaulted student loan borrowers
It's unclear how or when the change could affect the roughly 92000 Alabamians who have defaulted on $2.1 billion in student loans.
ACHE: College degrees may not pay off right away, but by 30, the gap is clear
A new analysis from the Alabama Commission on Higher Education (ACHE) explains whether college degrees are worth the cost.
After strong first year, new CHOOSE Act applications open Jan. 2
Applications for Alabama’s CHOOSE Act education savings account program will open Jan. 2 for new families.
Hispanic enrollment drops sharply under new federal reporting rules, PARCA shows
Data shows that the number of students classified as Hispanic fell sharply, while the number classified as “two or more races” increased.
New teacher prep report cards show uneven results in reading preparation, highlight shortages
That's concerning that only 56% of our students are passing it on the first attempt,” State Superintendent Eric Mackey said.
Alabama nears 500,000 credential goal as Success Plus deadline passes quietly
When Ivey set that ambitious Success Plus credentialing goal in 2018, no one knew that a global pandemic was less than two years away.
Alabama nears 500,000 credential goal as Success Plus deadline passes quietly
When Ivey set that ambitious Success Plus credentialing goal in 2018, no one knew that a global pandemic was less than two years away.
At Innovate Alabama forum, leaders focus on keeping talent home
If Alabama wants to compete in a fast-changing economy, state leaders say it can't just focus on jobs. It has to focus on people.
Federal government adds earnings comparison to the FAFSA process
FAFSA applicants will now get a "lower earnings" warning if they choose a school where college graduates earn less than high school graduates.
ACCS board approves new programs, fee hike as enrollment climbs
ACCS board approves new programs, fee hike as enrollment climbs.
Pike County agriscience teacher Christian Stanley wins Milken Award, $25K prize
Pike County agriscience teacher Christian Stanley wins Milken Award, $25K prize.
UA report: Alabama advancing statewide broadband, rural gaps persist
A new report from University of Alabama researchers details how the state has made progress since 2018 and what challenges lie ahead.
Ivey, education leaders praise federal move to merge education, workforce programs
State Superintendent Eric Mackey said the federal merger will help educators better prepare students for high-demand careers.
Bloomberg, City Fund launch $20M initiative for Alabama HBCU, charter school partnerships
Alabama will serve as the launch site for a new $20 million national initiative.
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