Tag: teachers
Teachers group files suit over charter school
The state teachers lobby filed a fraud lawsuit Friday against the creators of a planned charter school in south Alabama accusing them...
Cam Ward: A thank you note to Alabama’s teachers
My oldest daughter just turned sixteen. She’s driving, and as a dad, it’s a thrilling, but scary moment in life — this week, she...
Lawmaker to introduce bill to Alabama teachers to carry firearms
Guntersville-Republican, State Rep. Will Ainsworth on Thursday said he will introduce legislation to allow some public school teachers and administrators to undergo firearms training and arm...
$6.6 billion Education budget funds pay raise, heads to House floor...
The Alabama House Ways and Means Education Committee on Wednesday unanimously approved a $6.6 billion education budget on Wednesday.
The 2019 Education Trust Fund budget provides a 2.5...
State Dept. of Education announces inaugural state superintendent’s teacher cabinet
After taking the helm of the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) last August, new State Superintendent Michael Sentance called for a new advisory group of educators, which will provide...
Alabama drops ranks, is far from one of the best states...
Things aren't looking good for Alabama educators — the state is moving in the wrong direction when it comes to the “best and worst states...
Judge: No, teacher-student sex bans are not unconstitutional
An Alabama judge ruled on Tuesday that prohibitions against teachers having sex with students do not violate the Constitution.
It may seem obvious, but defense...
Alabama teachers are getting a raise
Most Alabama teachers will get a 4 percent raise in 2017.
Thanks to the Alabama Legislature, which gave final approval to the state's education budget Thursday.
Working teachers and...
Senate committee approves 4 percent teacher raise for Alabama teachers, education...
An Alabama Senate committee has approved a 4 percent pay raise for most public school teachers, administrators and employees.
The Senate Finance and Taxation Education...
Joe Morton: Attracting and retaining the “best and brightest” teachers is...
Regardless of whether you are a Democrat or a Republican, a conservative or a liberal, all of us want to see improved student achievement...