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The son of the Alabama state superintendent of schools is recovering after he was struck by a car on the campus of the University of Alabama late last week.

Fourth and eighth graders are the ones shining on the list because of them the state is jumping 10 spots ahead in math and reading.

Central Alabama school districts rely on substitutes as teacher shortage lingers

Alabama school districts struggle to retain first-time teachers

As more schools transition back to online education, some parents are worried their kids will start to fall behind.

State school leaders say moving students out of the classroom back to virtual and enforcing masking has been difficult. Learn more in the video above.

Alabama school leaders surprised by surge and school closures.

State superintendent gives update on teacher vaccination plan State superintendent gives update on teacher vaccination plan By Ashley Bowerman | December 31, 2020 at 9:33 PM CST - Updated December 31 at 10:25 PM MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - State leaders are coming up with a vaccination plan for teachers after the CDC approved recommendations that teachers, support staff and child care workers be among the next round of essential workers to get vaccinated. The Centers for Disease Control and ...

Updated: 10:23 PM CST Dec 30, 2020 Hide Transcript Show Transcript REPORTER: EVEN AS COVID- VACCINES ROLL OUT, THERE’S NO DOUBT THE PANDEMIC IS HAVING AN AFFECT ON OUR CHILDREN’S EDUCATION. MOST ALABAMA PUBLIC SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE SCHEDULED TO RETURN TO CLASS NEXT WEEK NOW MANY WILL PUSH THAT BACK OR START BACK WITH VIRTUAL LEARNING FOR ALL STUDENTS, BECAUSE OF THE SURGE EXPECTED AFTER THE HOLIDAY BREAK. >> NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS WE’RE CERTAINLY CONCERNED ABOUT WHAT JANUARY...