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Alabama House Backs Bill To Remove Social Work School Mandate At University Of Alabama
1+ hour, 29+ min ago (175+ words) After considerable pushback from Democrats, the Alabama House has passed House Bill 152. The legislation sponsored by Jefferson County Rep. Danny Garrett (R-44)would remove a legislative mandate that the University of Alabama maintaina School of Social Work. Since the legislature passed…...
Miss Terry And Nick Saban Join Governor Ivey For Tuscaloosa's STEM Initiative
4+ hour, 42+ min ago (325+ words) STEM education is critical for the future, with'jobs in these fields projected to grow by 10.4% between 2023 and 2033more than double the rate of non-STEM occupations. That reality is a large part of what has propelled the development of Tuscaloosa's'Saban Center. Yesterday,…...
Governor Ivey Pushes For Alabama To Lead In Education Freedom And School Choice
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (218+ words) Gov. Kay Ivey, herself a former public-school teacher, has been a strong advocate for controversial school choice in the state of Alabama during her governorship. In a proclamation declaring this as "School Choice Week" in the state, Ivey noted'that Alabama…...
Governor Ivey Backs Legislation To Guide Screen Use In Early Childhood Education
2+ day, 20+ hour ago (286+ words) Governor Ivey Backs Legislation To Guide Screen Use In Early Childhood Education'tuscaloosathread.com Governor Ivey Backs Bill On Screen Time For Early Education "As technology penetrates ever deeper into the lives of our youngest children, their exposure to electronic devices,…...
Most West Alabama School Systems Announce 2-Hour Delay Tuesday for Cold
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (158+ words) Most West Alabama School Systems Announce 2-Hour Delay Tuesday for Cold'tuscaloosathread.com Most West Alabama School Systems Announce 2-Hour Delay Tuesday for Cold Most schools across West Alabama are delaying the start of classes on Tuesday, as frigid temperatures continue…...
Northside High's Jeremy Madden Eyes Fayette County Leadership With Upcoming Primaries
1+ week, 5+ day ago (253+ words) Northside High Principal'Jeremy Madden assumed his present role in the Tuscaloosa County School System in 2024. Now he wants to go back to Fayette County where he served in the school system there for more than two decades. Madden has qualified…...
Special Needs Student at Matthews Elementary Left on Tuscaloosa County School Bus Wednesday
1+ week, 6+ day ago (193+ words) An investigation is underway and a driver has been placed on leave after a student with special needs was left on a Tuscaloosa County School bus for some time Wednesday morning. According to a message from new TCSS Superintendent Daniel…...
Education Funding Faces Scrutiny As Alabama Lawmakers Approach Election Season
2+ week, 7+ hour ago (243+ words) During her Tuesday night "State of the State" address, Gov. Ivey proposed funding the Public Education Employees' Health Insurance Plan, known as PEEHIP, while giving teachers and state employees a 2% pay raise. The debate now shifts to the Legislature, where…...
Education Budgets And Teacher Healthcare Take Center Stage As Alabama Legislative Session Opens
2+ week, 2+ day ago (456+ words) Today is the 1st day of the 2026 Alabama legislative Session and with this being an election year, lawmakers will want to keep controversy to a minimum so they can get the session behind them and campaign for re-election. Today's first day…...
University Of Alabama Earns Accreditation Through 2035, Maintaining A Proud Tradition Since 1897
2+ week, 3+ day ago (174+ words) University Of Alabama Earns Accreditation Through 2035, Maintaining A Proud Tradition Since 1897Tuscaloosa Thread University Of Alabama Secures Accreditation Renewal Through 2035 Accreditation is often called the "lifeblood" of higher education because it's essential for ensuring quality education, attracting research grants, giving students…...