Alabama Education and Schools News
What does Birmingham-Southern College closing mean for students still there? What we know
Leaders plan to meet with students after spring break to give more details and will hold a transfer fair on Friday, April 5.
UAB ‘has no plans’ to buy Birmingham-Southern College campus amid school closing
However, "several institutions" would be interesting in purchasing the Birmingham-Southern campus if it is put up for sale, according to Rep. Juandalynn Givan, D-Birmingham.
Auburn baseball’s Butch Thompson fears for Birmingham-Southern players: ‘Take care of those kids’
"It’s like somebody passing and you know they’re probably gonna pass, but until it happens, you know. I was sad about that today.”
As Birmingham-Southern College closes, students wonder what comes next: ‘This is my family’
“It didn’t feel like it was real when I saw the news today,” said Daniel Johnson, a senior.
Birmingham-Southern’s closing a ‘travesty,’ lawmaker says: Will it hurt Alabama’s economy?
A study asserts the college has an impact of $97.2 million annually on Alabama’s economy.
Birmingham-Southern College closing May 31 as loan bill fails to gain support: ‘This is a tragic day’
Officials initially asked for $30 million in funding from the state legislature, and another $7.5 million from the city and county government.
- From The Lede
Mobile County Schools could hire hundreds of new employees at upcoming career fair
New employees can get a signing bonus between $1,500 to $5,000.
- From The Lede
Future Baldwin Prep Academy calls public meeting to discuss flexibility contract
Students will be able to specialize in vocations such as construction technology, cosmetology, welding, cybersecurity, HVAC, plumbing, electrical and more.
Alabama libraries are under attack by slimy ‘bookworms’
All these toxic, political worms know how to do is slime everything they don’t understand.
Freedom From Religion group complains about Oak Grove’s ‘God, Team, Me’ football motto
The playoff hoodies in 2023 included a Bible verse, Proverbs 27:17, the group complained.
Shelby County special education teacher faces felony drug charges after Pelham arrest
Kyle Edward Vincent, 46, is charged with four counts of possession of a controlled substance.
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey signs DEI bill into law: What the ‘divisive concepts’ ban will do
It is not clear whether the law will force some state colleges, which support a combined $16 million in diversity spending, to lay off staff.