Education

The pandemic is shining a bright light on Alabama's on-going teacher shortage. Historically, math and science teachers were in high demand, but now, elementary schools are feeling the impacts.

Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey will ask lawmakers to delay a requirement to hold back third graders who don’t meet reading benchmarks.

Former U.S. Rep. Jo Bonner was named Wednesday over two candidates with more degrees and experience in higher education.

Anchylus Agee of Andalusia Elementary School won the WSFA 12 News Class Act Award.

Dr. Williams currently serves as director of human resources and professional learning for the district.

Greenville High School has opened a new coffee shop.

In 1970, Wade became the first Black faculty member at UA and worked in the department of kinesiology for 30 years. During that time, he earned his doctorate from UA, achieved the status of tenured professor, and was a founding member of the Black Faculty and Staff Association.

Auburn University is preparing to honor Harold A. Franklin, the university’s first African American student, with a desegregation marker dedication ceremony.

Officials with the Montgomery Public Schools System are pushing back the start time for Thursday’s town hall forum following the success of Tuesday night’s event.

The 5th-grade teacher says this is more than just an occupation; it’s a calling.

Volkert got input from the community and shared what has been done so far during a town hall forum at Lee High School.

When Miranda Nelson’s son James was diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), he started struggling in school.

Students will still be required to wear a mask on school buses as directed by the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Effective Nov. 5, 2021, face coverings will no longer be required for fully vaccinated people in most University of Alabama facilities.

Faulkner University’s President Mike Williams will be stepping down from his position next year, Faulkner University announced Wednesday.

Troy University says it will not require COVID-19 vaccinations for its employees.

Student members of the Tuskegee University Crimson Piper Marching Band say they will no longer participate in university-sponsored and organized social events if a list of concerns are not addressed.

She describes her students as her children and says her classroom is like a bit of family.

During the meetings, consultants will gather community input about new construction, renovations, and additions related to the MPS capital projects plan.

The public asked questions surrounding leaky roofs, wasp infestations, class sizes and more.

Montgomery Public Schools officials are inviting the public to join them for a general town hall event that’s set for Wednesday evening.

A community partnership has allowed the Elmore County school system the ability to store frozen food items in bulk and prevent the possibility of a shortage.

Auburn University says it will establish a minimum hiring rate in 2020 for all eligible full and part-time employees.

They are urging schools to continue universal masking indoors.

Even after being in the classroom for 30 years, Brenda Wiggins at Holtville Elementary School says she still gets “butterflies."

Students will be able to submit an application to these institutions at no cost as a part of Alabama College Application Week 2021.

The state has surpassed 15,000 COVID-19 deaths, and some of those lost include educators, which is why the Alabama Association of School Boards held a memorial dedication on Sunday.

For now, they’re asking that adults read to children through the program either at home, school, or at a public library and Foster provides a plan on how you can reach the thousand book goal.

Some teachers concerned with Montgomery Public Schools’ current paid COVID-19 leave policy expressed their frustrations at Thursday’s board meeting.

The board voted in August to pass a resolution, but Thursday’s vote took the ban on the subject one step further by adopting it into administrative code.