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Alabama teacher one of a few to reach 50 years in classroom: ‘Enjoying life’
AL.com found just five educators with more than 50 years of experience in the state.
Alabama schools scramble to spend $500 million in federal aid
A missed deadline already cost the state $20 million that could have been spent on schools.
Johnson: Clinton Woods’ plan to combat Birmingham’s rising violence includes longer school days
School is now asked to do much more than education. A Birmingham City Councilor believes they can help save the next generation of youth from the culture of gun violence.
Best college in Alabama? This one returns to a ranking’s No. 1 spot.
This college ranks high for its academics, student life and party scene.
Alabama’s anti-DEI law kicks in: College offices close, websites scrubbed
The Black Student Union has been pushed out of the University of Alabama's student center.
Alabama community colleges see surge in enrollment, bucking national trend
Enrollment numbers are the highest in a decade.
Should Alabama change how it funds schools? 'It's definitely time' to consider
Alabama's current school funding formula was put in place 30 years ago.
New Birmingham charter school to open while renovating building
The school is located on the former Our Lady of Fatima campus, which needs multiple updates.
University of Alabama program pushes professors to embrace AI
Interest is ramping up in a campus program for faculty.
Alabama to require fentanyl education for middle, high schoolers
An increasing number of United States children are dying from fentanyl.
Tragic death of 9-year-old prompts new Alabama school emergency law: ‘Need to act quickly’
"When someone suffers cardiac arrest, we all need to act quickly."
Jefferson County shares personnel files of former Hoover coaches Drew Gilmer, Adam Helms
Concerns about the coaches arose after practice videos surfaced.