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UAB’s annual scholarship run returns next month, marks 20 years of funding student success

52+ min ago  (321+ words) The University of Alabama at Birmingham announced it will host its 20th Annual UAB Alumni Scholarship Run next month, giving runners and supporters multiple ways to participate while helping raise money for student scholarships. The race is scheduled for Saturday, April…...

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Fort Payne 11-year-old wins National Beta State Convention painting competition

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (724+ words) For 11-year-old Fort Payne student Derek Flora, painting doesn't start in a studio. It starts at the kitchen counter in his family's home, where imagination, determination, and creativity come together. That passion recently led to a major milestone " Derek Flora…...

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yellowhammernews.com > alabama-tried-something-different-and-its-education-results-are-improving

Alabama tried something different – and its education results are improving

1+ mon, 2+ week 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…...

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yellowhammernews.com > alabama-house-passes-bill-giving-ua-flexibility-over-school-of-social-work

Alabama House passes bill giving UA flexibility over School of Social Work

1+ mon, 4+ week 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…...

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yellowhammernews.com > alabama-lawmaker-files-bill-to-curb-excessive-screen-use-in-childcare-and-classrooms

Alabama lawmaker files bill to curb 'excessive screen use' in childcare and classrooms

2+ mon, 2+ week 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…...

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yellowhammernews.com > one-alabama-familys-foster-journey-highlights-growing-need-across-the-state

One Alabama family’s foster journey highlights growing need across the state

2+ mon, 3+ 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…...

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ASCTE is preparing Alabama students to work with AI – not be replaced by it

2+ mon, 4+ 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…...

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yellowhammernews.com > emily-jones-alabama-parents-not-apple-should-decide-what-kids-download

Emily Jones: Alabama parents, not Apple, should decide what kids download

3+ mon, 2+ day 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…...

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yellowhammernews.com > florence-gets-real-life-elf-on-the-shelf-to-spark-holiday-school-attendance

Florence gets real-life 'Elf on the Shelf' to spark holiday school attendance

3+ mon, 2+ 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…...

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yellowhammernews.com > robert-aderholt-introduces-the-adopt-act-to-make-the-adoption-process-more-transparent

Robert Aderholt introduces the ADOPT Act to make the adoption process more transparent

4+ mon, 1+ day 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…...