For the past 20 years, automotive vehicle, engine, and part production in Alabama has grown exponentially, projecting us to the number two position in the United States in automotive production. Employing more than 50,000 people and producing more than 1.3 million vehicles annually, Alabama’s auto industry is strengthening our economy. An educated and skilled workforce […]

Governor Kay Ivey reported Tuesday that there has been significant public interest among Alabama students and their families in gaining access to funding provided through the state’s CHOOSE Act. According to Ivey’s office, a total of 22,167 applications were received for a total of 36,873 students by the close of the application window on Monday […]

The Montgomery Public Schools Board of Education is expected to announce its choice for superintendent today. However, a recent revelation has added further controversy to an already contentious search process. According to a report from the Alabama Political Reporter, one of the two finalists for the position, Zickeyous Byrd, is linked to a 2021 fraud […]

Students attending schools within the University of Alabama System will face increased tuition starting in the 2025-2026 academic year. The University of Alabama System Board of Trustees approved the tuition hikes during an April meeting, following a recommendation from the Finance Committee. According to WHNT, Dr. Dana Keith, the UA System’s senior vice chancellor for […]

The Alabama Supreme Court was called to order Wednesday morning inside the Guillot University Performance Center at the University of North Alabama. The court’s proceedings included oral arguments, which provided students, faculty, and staff with a chance to see the judiciary in action and learn more about Alabama’s court system. The case involved a Walker […]

HB166, Alabama’s proposed cell phone ban in public schools, known as the Freeing Our Classrooms of Unnecessary Screens for Safety (FOCUS) Act, passed the House of Representatives on Thursday and is now moving to the Senate floor for final passage. The bill, sponsored by State Rep. Leigh Hulsey (R-Helena), aims to prohibit the use of […]

Growing up in a small town is a way of life for many Alabamians. I had the privilege of being raised in a rural community. I attended a small high school, I knew all the students in the grades above and below me. Going to a small school allowed me to participate in almost every […]

The Barry Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation selected four University of Alabama students as Goldwater Scholars for 2025-2026. UA led all Southeastern Conference universities with the most students selected for awards and was the only SEC university to have all four of its nominees selected this year. The latest selections bring UA’s number of Goldwater […]

With the goal of preparing students for an increasingly tech-oriented future, the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering has partnered with the State Department of Education to develop a first-of-its-kind artificial intelligence course curriculum designed for public schools across Alabama. Upon the new curriculum being implemented, schools will be provided with AI-related resources, professional […]

The longstanding debate over school funding between the beach cities of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach and the Baldwin County School System has reignited, as the parties grapple over the distribution of millions of dollars in annual sales tax revenue. The disagreement highlights ongoing tensions rooted in the cities’ decision to break away from the […]

Backed by a recent $11.4 million Department of Defense contract through the Missile Defense Agency (MDA), Auburn University’s Applied Research Institute (AUARI) in Huntsville’s Cummings Research Park is establishing a cutting-edge radiation hardening facility.   It will be the only university-led facility of its kind in the nation and will help ensure the reliability of military technology in the harsh radiation environments encountered […]

The application period for Alabama’s education savings account initiative, made possible through the CHOOSE Act, is set to close next Monday at midnight. The initiative allows eligible Alabama families to apply online for educational savings for the next academic school year. If accepted, the funding received may go toward school tuition, tutoring, educational therapies, and […]

A Troy University student is working with the United States Forest Service to help grow a rare and endangered species of pitcher plants only found in four Southeastern locations. He’s also part of a team tracking the turtles at Mullis Pond at the Troy University Arboretum. Fisher Parrish, a senior biological sciences major from Dothan, Alabama, is […]

This spring break, 23 University of Alabama students opted to spend their week of freedom at work. Beyond Bama, the UA alternative spring break program centered around community service began in 1995 in the Center for Service and Leadership. This year’s two trips will be the first since the spring of 2020. “In its heyday, […]

Four University of Alabama student veterans laid a wreath at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C., earlier this month. This shared moment among the vets marked the first time any current UA student or student from a school in the Southeastern Conference participated in this ritual honoring U.S. military members […]

After serving the Sand Mountain community for more than a century, Flat Rock School will close its doors at the end of the current academic year. The Jackson County Board of Education voted unanimously on Wednesday to close the Pre-K through sixth-grade school, citing financial strain, staffing challenges, and declining enrollment as key reasons for […]

 Innovate Alabama is deepening its commitment to fostering innovation and workforce development in rural communities through the launch of two pilot programs: the Alabama Cybersecurity Fellowship and the Creating Entrepreneurial Opportunities Program. These initiatives aim to provide hands-on learning experiences that equip students with the skills and industry exposure needed to pursue careers in STEM […]

The search for the next superintendent of Montgomery Public Schools has drawn significant attention from the community, particularly regarding the lack of transparency in the selection process. Due to the issue, the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce recently withdrew its sponsorship of planned superintendent candidate receptions, citing concerns about how the process was conducted. While […]

The Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce has withdrawn its sponsorship of upcoming public receptions and fireside chats featuring Montgomery Public Schools (MPS) superintendent finalists. The organization cited concerns over a lack of transparency in the selection process by the Montgomery County Board of Education (MCBOE). The receptions, scheduled for March 24 and 25, were intended […]

The University of Alabama’s 29th President, Dr. Stuart Bell, is set to retire in July after ten years of leading the Capstone.  Under Bell’s direction, the school experienced significant progress and growth in multiple areas including academics, athletics, and student life. On Tuesday, Kyle South, President and CEO of the West Alabama Chamber of Commerce […]

Jefferson County Schools’s Walter B. Gonsoulin Jr., Ph.D., has been named the National Superintendent of the Year by the School Superintendents Association. Gonsoulin is the first educator from Alabama to win the award. The announcement was made during the recent National Conference on Education in New Orleans.   “To me, this is one of the greatest […]

In the wake of President Donald Trump’s executive order to begin dismantling the U.S. Department of Education, Alabama State Superintendent Dr. Eric Mackey has responded with cautious confidence, assuring the public that Alabama is prepared to assume expanded responsibilities — as long as federal funding remains consistent. The executive order, signed on March 20, is […]

The Alabama State Board of Education is considering a $90,000 pay raise for State Superintendent Eric Mackey, a move that would increase his salary from $292,500 to $380,000. If approved, Mackey’s salary would exceed that of local superintendents and make him one of the highest-paid state superintendents in the country, though other Alabama education officials […]

Many of the roles education employees perform each day go far beyond teaching math, science, or social studies in the classroom. In fact, most days teachers are juggling a dozen other duties – like managing carpool lines, bus duty, field trips, sporting-related events on school property, and calming student disagreements – that can put us […]