First look: CHOOSE Act data show which Alabama private schools enroll the most ESA students
Other private schools also enroll high percentages of students using ESAs.
Alabama releases first update in 22 years to school counselor standards
The new 50-page draft replaces the current 90-page plan and lays out clear standards for what students should know and be able to do from kindergarten through 12th grade.
‘They just disappeared’: Alabama public schools lose 5,700 students, 2,100 unaccounted for
State Superintendent Eric Mackey said the reduction in students will directly affect funding for teachers.
Direct Admissions Initiative earns 9K Alabama seniors $2.2B in scholarship offers
Alabama's new Direct Admissions Initiative is already paying off for more than 9K high school seniors who received a combined $2.2B in scholarship offers.
ACCS board celebrates enrollment increase, approves $50M in capital projects
The ACCS board celebrated an enrollment increase and approved $50M for capital projects during its meeting.
‘The trip of a lifetime:’ Alabama lawmakers visit Israel
Five Alabama lawmakers traveled to Israel recently as part of a delegation sponsored by the Israeli Foreign Ministry.
Montgomery shooting prompts Britt to ask AG Bondi about countering crime
Britt presses Attorney General Bondi for federal support as officials seek answers in deadly downtown shooting.
‘No solution.’ Alabama WIC could run out of money if shutdown persists
Food aid for 111,000 Alabama mothers and children at risk as shutdown stalls funding.
Alabama Senate education policy chair challenges AHSAA actions on CHOOSE Act
Are CHOOSE Act participants immediately eligible to play high school sports? Lawmakers weigh in.
Alabama high school seniors can apply to college for free this week
Colleges in Alabama and other southeastern states are waiving application fees.
Southern Governors Chart Future of Energy and AI at Point Clear Meeting
Leaders focus on balancing reliable energy, diverse power sources and AI-driven growth to keep the South competitive.
How the federal shutdown will impact K-12, higher education
The federal government shutdown is expected to cause immediate disruption for Alabama schools and colleges.
Alabama Lawmakers Review Utility Relocation Costs for Road Projects
Balancing taxpayer impact and infrastructure progress, lawmakers explore funding, reimbursement and coordination challenges for moving utilities during road expansions.
Alabama GOP legislators urge U.S. Senate to avoid a government shutdown
State GOP leaders warn a shutdown would hurt Alabama’s workers, military families and local economies as Senate talks stall over funding deal.
A look into how Alabama leaders want to spend rural health funds
State officials weigh priorities like workforce, maternal care and telehealth as they craft a five-year plan for spending new rural health dollars.
Here’s who could be impacted in Alabama by the expiration of ACA tax credits
Premium hikes and potential coverage losses loom for more than 400,000 Alabamians as Congress debates the future of enhanced ACA subsidies.
Two Alabama charter school groups awarded $45 million in federal grants
Are Alabama charter schools a new wave of education opportunity for students and families?
FAFSA launches early for 2026-27 with new features
Applying for financial aid? FASFA will look a little different in 2026 - 2027.
HudsonAlpha, Auburn project named finalist in National Science Foundation competition
Auburn University and the University of Tennessee become national finalists for a competition sponsored by NSF.
Birmingham Promise director wins $1M award
$1 million awarded to Birmingham Promise to expand scholarships and internships for Birmingham City Schools students.
Alabama Task Force Targets Prison Recidivism
Alabama officials work to cut the state's recidivism rate in half by 2030.
Ainsworth asks public for AHSAA comments, complaints
Lt. Gov. urges Alabamians to share concerns as debate over CHOOSE Act athletes’ eligibility and AHSAA’s authority intensifies.
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.
Ousted CDC director testimony conflicts with RFK, Tuberville says it’s hard to find ‘truth’
Fired CDC chief Susan Monarez defended defying Robert F. Kennedy in a heated Senate hearing.
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.
Britt joins bipartisan push to designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism
Senators say the designation would impose crippling sanctions on Moscow until abducted Ukrainian children are returned.
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.
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