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The Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) posted the state's report card Thursday afternoon. The report card includes access to millions of data points

In the 2023 legislative session, lawmaker changed the definition of “failing” school from the bottom 6% of schools to any school that receives a D or F on the y

This is a thank you to Rob Wilmoth for his positive action in responding to the vandalism of Hanley Park, reported in the Nov. 15 edition of The Bradford Era.

In order to bridge a growing data skills gap that has concerned both educators and employers throughout the state, particularly in Alabama's rural and underserved communities, two large names in the world of Alabama business are joining forces to offer the state's junior and seniors a data and AI based internship program.

After a string of vandalism in and around Hanley Park last weekend, City of Bradford Police Chief Mike Ward declared, “Let’s stand together against such actions and work toward maintaining

Sen. Arthur Orr, R-Decatur, is proposing safety audits by law enforcement at every public school in the state to identify and fix potential security weaknesses.

In an effort to draw in and produce more special education teachers within the state, the Alabama State Department of Education has announced that a $1-5K annual pay increase for those in the field may be coming in the near future.

Having spent years focusing on reading skills for early elementary school students, the Alabama State Board of Education is seeking funds to boost literacy after third grade. The State Board of Education on Oct. 12 approved a budget request for “struggling readers beyond grade 3” for $22 million. Last year, the Board had requested $3 […]

Chronic absenteeism continues to be a problem across many schools in Alabama. A week after Birmingham’s mayor said parents need to be held accountable for their children not being in the classroom some are listening.

A huge crowd gathered at the Kevin Dukes Career and Innovation Academy (KDCIA) Monday to celebrate this game changing facility which was the vision of former Jackson County Superintendent Kevin