Tag: education
Sumter County Board of Education seeks to stop charter school opening
The case of an Alabama county board of education that’s trying to stop the opening of a charter school this fall will be heard...
Phil Williams: A full-spectrum approach to school safety
In the wake of the recent horrific school shootings in Santa Fe, Texas, and Parkland, Florida, and today’s tragic events at a middle school...
Women of Influence: U.S. Representative Martha Roby
Arguably, one of the most politically influential women in the state, 2nd District U.S. Rep. Martha Roby has been hard at work; serving the state of...
Rusty Glover: Education is key to Alabama’s future
As a former high school educator my time in the classroom gave me many valuable life lessons. Not a single year passed where I...
Betsy DeVos calls Kay Ivey, tells her US Dept. of Education...
Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced that Alabama’s Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) state plan was approved by the U.S. Department of Education (ED). Ivey...
It’s National Charter Schools Week, here’s an update on Alabama charter...
President Donald Trump on Wednesday proclaimed May 6-12, 2018 National Charter Schools Week.
"My Administration has prioritized support for charter schools so that more students have access...
Alabama to add 107 new First Class Pre-K classrooms in 2018-2019...
The Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education and Governor Kay Ivey on Monday announced the state’s First Class Pre-K program will add 107 classrooms...
Alabama’s pre-k program named nation’s highest quality program
Governor Kay Ivey announced on Wednesday for the 12th year in a row, the sate's First Class Pre-K program has been recognized as one...
State School Board outlines plans for selection of new State Superintendent
The state school board on Tuesday outlined plans for the selection of the new State Superintendent of Education culminating with the final selection taking...
Education Trust Fund Budget clears final hurdle, heads to Kay Ivey’s...
After a day of very few accomplishments, the Alabama State Senate returned Thursday morning to give final approval to the Education Trust Fund Budget.
The...
