2+ hour, 10+ min ago   (88+ words) Alabama's reading and math performance is improving, and even outlets like The New York Times are taking notice. The state made changes that broke from traditional education approaches, and early results are strong enough that other states are now being…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (321+ words) The Alabama House passed HB152 on Thursday, repealing the 1965 legislative mandate requiring the University of Alabama to maintain a standalone School of Social Work. The bill, sponsored by State Rep. Danny Garrett (R-Trussville), passed 76-14 and now heads to the Senate. Under…...

4+ week, 1+ day ago   (672+ words) State Rep. Jeana Ross (R-Guntersville) prefiled HB78 for the 2026 legislative session, which begins today in Montgomery, calling for a comprehensive, statewide framework governing screen use for children from birth through kindergarten in licensed childcare and public education settings. Ross knows what…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (541+ words) As the new year begins, many Alabamians are reflecting on how they might make a meaningful difference in the lives of others. For some families, that reflection leads to foster care and adoption " an opportunity to provide stability, love and…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago   (1062+ words) At the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering (ASCTE), the future isn't something to fear. It's something to shape. As the nation's only high school fully dedicated to integrating cyber technology and engineering into every academic discipline, ASCTE is…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago   (1387+ words) Across the country, more and more parents, educators, and everyday Americans are starting to ask an uncomfortable but necessary question: why can minors download powerful, adult-facing apps without parental approval? This isn't about being anti-technology, banning smartphones, or dictating how…...

1+ mon, 4+ week ago   (350+ words) The North Pole meets North Alabama. Improving student attendance has been a major focus for the Alabama State Department of Education this year, and schools across the state have been exploring creative ways to keep students in the classroom. At…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago   (356+ words) U.S. Rep. Robert Aderholt (R-Haleyville) wants to ensure there is proper oversight and transparency in the process for Americans who adopt a child. The congressman was joined by original co-sponsors Rep. Danny K. Davis (D-Ill.), Rep. Laurel Lee (R-Fla.), and Rep. Sydney…...

3+ mon, 1+ week ago   (411+ words) U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Montgomery) joined CBS Sunday Morning's Tracy Smith for a discussion on child care accessibility and affordability " a topic Britt has made central to her bipartisan work in the U.S. Senate. Appearing alongside U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-Virginia), Britt spoke…...

3+ mon, 3+ week ago   (443+ words) The meeting was held the APLS board's Montgomery headquarters. "The goal of this amendment is to ensure our libraries remain safe, family-friendly spaces for families across the state of Alabama," APLS Chairman John Wahl said in a written statement after…...