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National estimates of what teachers spend out-of-pocket on students vary from $500 to more than $800.

West Elementary School in Cullman has installed $60,000 bulletproof rooms inside two classrooms, a first of its kind. It was originally designed for the military, but focus shifted after the Uvalde shooting.

Politicians, educators and Nick and Terry Saban gathered Wednesday to celebrate the state's partnership with them on the development of Tuscaloosa's Saban Center.

Last year, AL passed a $7.7 billion budget for education, but the state collected $10.4 billion in income taxes, sales taxes, and other revenues that go to the Education Trust Fund

A schism between Alabama Republicans is forming with Governor Kay Ivey supporting the release of criminals early while other want the policy stopped

State Superintendent Eric Mackey said he believes there will be some form of teacher pay raise, although he’s unsure of what it will be.

Concerns raised about new requirements for teaching aides in Alabama

MONTGOMERY — Governor Kay Ivey on Wednesday signed four education-focused executive orders and issued a memo to the Department of Early Childhood Education. Governor Ivey has consistently stated that improving

Central Alabama educators discuss federal bill to increase teacher pay

The center, which houses the Tuscaloosa City Schools alternative program, includes 10 nonprofit agencies that provide vital community services.