Education Secretary Promises Increased Efforts After UPenn Takes Away Lia Thomas’s Women’s Sports Titles
Education Secretary’s Insights on Women’s Sports Policy In a recent conversation, Education Secretary Linda McMahon discussed a contract with the University of Pennsylvania, describing it as a pivotal step toward change in women’s sports. The agreement comes after the Trump administration suspended $175 million in federal funds to the university, following conflicts between school policies […]
Trump administration informs states that it is halting $6.8 billion for K-12 education programs.
Federal Funding for Schools Stalled by Trump Administration WASHINGTON – The Trump administration has announced that $6.8 billion intended for K-12 schools is being held up, as indicated by a notification from the education department accessed by state reporters. On Monday, the agency informed the state of its intent to withhold money for several key […]
Education Savings Accounts under the CHOOSE Act are now fully funded and ready for recipients in 2025-2026.
Since the beginning of January, when the application for ACT became available, almost 37,000 public school students and families in home education programs have signed up, gaining access to fundraising opportunities. According to Governor Kay Ivey, the Educational Savings Account (ESA) created by The Choose Act is now fully funded for use during the 2025-2026 […]
Tuberville discusses education, the economy, and the lottery after starting his 2026 campaign for governor
Tommy Tuberville Kicks Off Alabama Governor Campaign U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville officially announced his gubernatorial campaign in Auburn on Tuesday, focusing on reforming K-12 education, promoting economic growth, and managing federal programs at the state level. With his Senate term concluding in 2026, Tuberville plans to dedicate the rest of his time in Washington while […]
Governor Ivey names Ami Brooks as the new secretary for early childhood education
Governor Appoints New Secretary for Early Childhood Education On Tuesday, Governor Kay Ivey announced the appointment of Ami Brooks as the new secretary of the Alabama Department of Early Childhood Education. This change comes after Jan Hume’s resignation, who has been with the agency for nearly 14 years and is now taking a position as […]
Third-grade reading scores across the state indicate progress due to elevated standards, according to education officials.
The Alabama Department of Education released data showing that 88.4% of third graders successfully met the criteria necessary for promotion to fourth grade. This statistic is notable, especially considering a raised benchmark introduced for the 2025 Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program (ACAP) reading test. The minimum score for promotion has been adjusted from 435 last year […]
Tuberville and Palmer believe the Supreme Court was correct in permitting parents to withdraw their children from LGBTQ education.
Senators Praise Supreme Court Ruling on Religious Freedom in Schools U.S. Senators Tommy Tuberville and Gary Palmer expressed their support for a recent Supreme Court decision regarding religious freedom in public schools. In a 6-3 ruling, the Court concluded that Maryland school districts must allow parents the choice to exclude their children from LGBTQ-themed lessons […]
U.S. House Democrats grill Education Secretary McMahon on proposed cuts, anti-diversity measures
US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon testified before the U.S. House Education Workforce Committee on Wednesday, June 4th, 2025 (screenshots from the committee’s live stream) WASHINGTON – Education Secretary Linda McMahon stole heat from Democrats on the U.S. House Education and Workforce Committee on Wednesday over a Trump administration’s initiative to dramatically rethink the federal […]
U.S. Education Department to restart defaulted student loan collections
US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon will speak at a press conference hosted by House Democrats outside the US Education Headquarters in Washington, DC on April 2, 2025 (Photo: Shauneen Miranda/States Newsroom) Washington – US Department of Education On Monday, he said he would resume his May 5th collection for default federal student loans. After […]
How education and prevention are helping Yuma County avoid fentanyl deaths
Yuma, Arizona (Keema, Keese) – The fentanyl crisis continues to claim young lives in Arizona. According to a new state report, fentanyl was involved in more than four drug-related deaths between children and young adults in 2023. A fatal review of children in Arizona reports that fentanyl was involved in 76% of drug-related youth deaths […]
