Alabama Leads Nation in K-12 Spending Cuts Since 2008
By Lee Hedgepeth Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY – A report out by the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities shows that since 2008, Alabama has led the Nation in funding cuts to K-12 education....
View ArticleBentley, Canary, Riley Plan to Control Education’s Future
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY—In June, Rep. Terri Collins (R-Decatur) emailed members of the State Board of Education to encourage them to keep interim Superintendent Philip...
View ArticleSenator Dial Calls on Board to Ignore Special Interests in Superintendent...
By Bill Britt Alabama Political Reporter MONTGOMERY— State Senator Gerald Dial (R-Lineville) sent a letter on Wednesday, cautioning members of the State Board of Education to ignore the corrupting...
View ArticleDid The Tea Party Get Beat At Their Own Game?
Education Matters By Larry Lee My friends involved with Tea Party politics in Alabama decidedly favored either Michael Sentance of Massachusetts or Bill Evers of California as the next school...
View ArticleAlabama Saw Second Worst Education Funding Decline Since 2008, Report Says
By Chip Brownlee The Alabama Political Reporter Montgomery—Of all the 50 states across the US, Alabama’s K-12 education budget saw the nation’s second worst decline in funding per student during the...
View ArticleNew Workforce system will link employers, job seekers, schools
By Josh Moon Alabama Political Reporter Whether you’re looking for a job, looking for an employee or seeking information about education or training programs, in Alabama, there’s now a website for...
View ArticleAll I want for Christmas is… for every child to have a good education
By Rep. Craig Ford When my kids were growing up, I don’t know who was more excited on Christmas morning: the kids opening their presents or me and Gwen watching them! Ever since God gave us the...
View ArticleSen. Whatley proposes changes to sex ed law to remove dated anti-LGBT language
By Chip Brownlee Alabama Political Reporter A state senator is proposing changes to Alabama’s sex education law that would remove dated, blatantly anti-LGBT language and make other portions of the code...
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Opinion | A standing ovation for teachers
Teachers hardly get the credit they deserve for the challenging jobs they do every day. Not only do they educate our children, but teachers also provide guidance, support, and serve as positive role...
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Opinion | Groups, initiatives align under AlabamaWorks! success plus
Alabama is moving quickly in developing a trained workforce that meets the needs of business, with major changes in recent years in how our workforce development system operates. The process began four...
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Ainsworth pushes better education, more ethical government in inaugural speech
Alabama Lt. Gov. Will Ainsworth focused on education, job creation and ethics in government in his inaugural speech after being sworn in Monday in Montgomery. Ainsworth took the oath of office Monday...
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Department of Education makes budget request
Alabama Superintendent of Education Eric Mackey addressed the budget committees Tuesday for both the Alabama House of Representatives and Senate. Mackey appeared to be asking for more funds for almost...
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Ivey awards grant to assist children whose parents are incarcerated
Tuesday, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey (R) has awarded a $25,000 grant to assist a nonprofit organization that helps children whose parents or loved ones are currently in jail or in prison. The nonprofit...
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Opinion | Every child in Alabama deserves access to a quality education
I firmly believe that every child in Alabama deserves access to a quality education that prepares them for a successful career and fulfilling life. But far too many students in Alabama do not have this...
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Weekly 2019 Legislative Session report
The Alabama Legislature met for Day 14 of its annual Regular Session on Tuesday, April 30. Thirty-one committee meetings were held throughout the week to consider legislation. Both Houses met on...
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Pringle files bill requiring public school athletes to compete as birth gender
Thursday, Congressional Candidate State Representative Chris Pringle, R-Mobile, filed legislation that would require public K-12 school students use their biological gender, as it appears on their...
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Governor announces more than $298 million for K-12, college projects
Gov. Kay Ivey on Thursday announced more than $298 million has been awarded to 20 Public School and College Authority projects statewide. “The Public School and College Authority was established with...
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Alabama school internet vouchers extended into 2021
Gov. Kay Ivey on Monday announced the extension of a statewide program that uses CARES Act funds to provide vouchers for internet service for low-income families with school-aged children. Ivey’s...
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Opinion | Workforce development is giving Alabama a competitive edge
Recruiting, training and empowering a highly skilled workforce driven by business and industry needs is giving Alabama a competitive edge for economic growth. We see the results of this sound...
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Pandemic EBT distribution starts this week for families with eligible...
Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) benefits will start rolling out this week to families with eligible school-age children who missed out on free or reduced-price school meals because of the pandemic. EBT cards...
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