News Alabama public schools lose 5,800 students; largest drop in 40 years, say state officials By Andrea Tinker | Alabama Reflector Oct 21, 2025 Enrollment in Alabama’s K-12 schools dropped by 5,800 students in the 2025-26 school year, according to numbers released Monday the Alabama St…
Education Judge denies Alabama charter schools’ request for temporary block of FY26 tax distribution By Tricia Powell Crain | Alabama Daily News Sep 19, 2025 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Montgomery Circuit Court Judge Monet Gaines has denied a request from 11 Alabama public charter schools to block State Supe…
Education Alabama charter schools seek share of county taxes in court By Tricia Powell Crain | Alabama Daily News Sep 18, 2025 BIRMINGHAM, Ala. – Eleven Alabama public charter schools are asking a Montgomery circuit judge to block the state superintendent of education …
Education ALSDE to change requirements around hiring Child Nutrition Program directors Andrea Tinker Aug 18, 2025 The Alabama Department of Education plans to change the requirements for hiring directors for the state’s Child Nutrition Program.
News Alabama State Board of Education adopts emergency paid parental leave rule By Anna Barrett Jun 20, 2025 The Alabama State Board of Education (ALSBOE) unanimously approved an emergency rule for paid parental leave for educators last week.
News Alabama state superintendent concerned about USDA cuts By Anna Barrett | Alabama Reflector Mar 17, 2025 Alabama State Superintendent Eric Mackey said Thursday that “we don’t need teachers panicking, we don’t need parents panicking” amid widesprea…
News State superintendent Eric Mackey raises concerns over tax referendums in Marengo, Autauga Nathan Prewett Updated Mar 31, 2025 State superintendent Eric Mackey has raised concerns after residents in Marengo and Autauga counties voted on tax referendums for their schools.
Education An estimated 1,800 students will repeat third grade under new reading law Alabama Daily News | Associated Press Aug 9, 2024 MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — An estimated 1,800 Alabama students will repeat third grade because of low reading scores under a new state promotion …
News State superintendent anticipates cuts to school programs, positions Alabama Daily News Updated Jun 16, 2024 MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama State Superintendent Eric Mackey told members of the State Board of Education Thursday to brace themselves for a si…
