The University of Alabama College of Education has signed the first two school districts to Teach in Bama, a program committed to identifying and supporting the next generation of exceptional teachers and keeping them in Alabama’s classrooms. Tuscaloosa City Schools and Greene County Schools have signed a memorandum of understanding with the program, which is […]

The Alabama Legislature passed legislation to ban the teaching of divisive concepts, including critical race theory, by any state agency. It also ends Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs and initiatives across those public institutions. The legislation applies to K-12 education, state agencies, and public colleges and universities. In recent weeks, the Chancellor of the […]

Across Alabama, businesses of all sizes are facing a crucial challenge: Finding skilled workers. More than 5,000 businesses who collaborate with the Alabama Community College System to train workers know this fact: Every in-demand position within the state of Alabama can be started with training from one of Alabama’s community and technical colleges.  Amy Price, […]

U.S. Senator Katie Britt visited the University of Alabama, her alma mater, last week to participate in a roundtable discussion about dyslexia education and the school’s CALT program. An estimated 20% of Americans have dyslexia. Britt (R-Montgomery) was joined by U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, Dr. Laura Cassidy, a Dyslexia Resource Center board member, and participants […]

Tuskegee University is establishing a state-of-the-art flight school after U.S. Senator Katie Britt managed to secure $6.7 million in federal funding for the program. On Wednesday, Britt (R-Montgomery) visited with college leaders and students to celebrate the new program. The Senator said the flight school will “empower generations” and continue Tuskegee’s “legacy of aviation excellence.” […]

Universities are lining up to help Birmingham-Southern College students continue their education once the school officially closes in May. The University of Alabama System announced Wednesday that it will be offering former BSC students an accelerated transfer process to any of the schools in the system, as well as waived application fees and credit transfer […]

Governor Kay Ivey recently signed the Parents Right to Know Act, which will give parents a better understanding of what is being taught to their children by requiring teachers to post their curriculum online for them to see. Alabama State Superintendent of Education Dr. Eric G. Mackey weighed in, saying he was able to have […]

Samford University is continuing its tradition of academic success and growth. The Birmingham-based private college, founded in 1841, recently released its annual comprehensive report detailing student data, personal experiences, and accomplishments for 2023. “At Samford University, we pursue both faith and future,” said President Beck A. Taylor. “Here students are well prepared for their career […]

After a prolonged struggle to secure financial support, Birmingham-Southern College will officially close on May 31, 2024 after a vote from the 168-year-old university’s board of trustees. “The Board of Trustees voted unanimously today to close the College after a 2024 bill designed to amend the 2023 legislation that established the loan program on which […]

For the majority of Alabama entities and organizations, the COVID pandemic was a time of increased financial hardship. It does appear, however, that one institution within the state not only weathered most of the effects of COVID, but came close to breaking records in spite of it. The University of Alabama announced this week it […]

Alie Ana, Mila and Alexandra Reese were already part of the Auburn family. However, on March 11, they left their mark on a group of Auburn Engineering students in multiple ways. Members of the Auburn University Rocketry Association (AURA) visited Children’s of Alabama in Birmingham with subscale rockets, model rockets and golf balls for kids […]

The U.S. Space & Rocket Center has responded to reports on social media concerning a Space Camp transgender counselor. The reports have even included posts on X from U.S. Rep. Dale Strong and U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville. It is imperative that Space Camp remains a safe place for children to learn and grow in STEM […]

The University of Alabama at Birmingham’s School of Dentistry announced it has officially opened a new Dothan, Alabama based satellite dental clinic to recruit, educate, train, and retain dentists to help improve overall dental health within the state’s Wiregrass region. “We are grateful for our state and local leaders and generous supporters who have played […]

Jacksonville State University hosted its first Southeastern Leadership Command College for law enforcement officers across Alabama this week. The strategic aim of the program will offer professional development to senior officers, while also training officers at a sergeant or lieutenant level to later become leaders in their departments and agencies. The curriculum is focused on […]

This morning, Governor Kay Ivey’s signature on school choice legislation has placed Alabama at the forefront of states in expanding educational freedom in 2024. With the creation of Education Savings Accounts (ESAs), Alabama joins fourteen other states in offering comprehensive choice programs as state legislatures across the U.S. consider similar expansions in 2024. “Today is […]

After thirty years as the first and only Republican to represent District 3 on the Alabama State Board of Education, Stephanie Bell has endorsed Kelly Mooney to fill the seat. This is Bell’s first-ever official endorsement of any candidate for public office. Bell, who was first elected in 1994, has served eight terms, including one […]

As part of Auburn’s growing efforts to broaden Artificial Intelligence (AI) training to higher education institutions, the university is now partnering with the Alabama Community College System to offer its Teaching with AI course to more than 4,000 faculty teaching across the State’s 24 two-year institutions. An expansion of the university’s AI teaching and learning initiatives, […]

The University of Alabama is working to provide its online students with increased access to mental health and wellness support. As part of that effort, the college has announced a new partnership with Uwill, a popular online therapy platform. “The University of Alabama wants to ensure that all students have the support they need to be successful,” […]

The Alabama Senate Education Budget Committee approved a new piece of legislation on Wednesday that, if passed, could help to extend a $30 million loan to Birmingham-Southern College, allowing the financially-embattled institution to remain open and operational. The bill, filed by State Sen. Jabo Waggoner, removes the State Treasurer, Young Boozer, from the process of […]

On Tuesday, the Alabama House of Representatives passed legislation that would dramatically increase the number of Alabama school children who have affordable school choice options. The CHOOSE Act (HB129) aims to provide parents with more control over their children’s education by offering alternatives to the local public schools assigned by their residential zones, such as […]

Last week, the Alabama Senate Education Policy Committee voted to give a favorable report to a bill that would allow the state to perform a one-time audit of the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA). SB99, sponsored by State Sen. Lance Bell (R-Pell City) is a bipartisan bill, cosponsored by 13 of the 35 members […]

While UAB may be known globally for its renowned medical programs and services, it was the college’s school of engineering that recently stole the spotlight. The university announced recently that its Engineering and Innovative Technology Development organization has been contracted by NASA to be part of a group of 11 other entities responsible for providing […]

State Sen. Arthur Orr (R-Decatur) is optimistic that the school choice bill currently making its way through the legislature will ultimately pass and then be signed by Gov. Kay Ivey. The House Ways and Means Education Committee advanced the Creating Hope and Opportunity for Our Students Education (CHOOSE) Act with a favorable report Thursday. It […]

On Thursday, the House Ways and Means Education Committee advanced Alabama’s landmark school choice legislation, the Creating Hope and Opportunity for Our Students Education (CHOOSE) Act with a favorable report — sending it to a full vote of the House as soon as next week. The proposal would create education savings accounts (ESAs). Governor Kay […]