Britt, 9 other senators urge release of frozen federal education funding

July 17, 2025

In Alabama, at least $68 million in federal education funding has been withheld from K-12 schools, Alabama Daily News previously reported.

Summer learning projects highlighted during Cullman STEM camp visit

July 16, 2025

STEM camp gives students who have completed kindergarten through eighth grade a chance to strengthen problem solving, collaboration and communication skills in a hands-on setting.

Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday returns this weekend

July 15, 2025

“A new school year brings new opportunities, and we want every Alabama student to step into the classroom ready to learn and succeed,” Gov. Kay Ivey said in a written statement Monday.

$68 million in federal funding frozen; Alabama schools weigh options

July 14, 2025

Alabama’s K-12 public schools are still waiting to learn the fate of at least $68 million in federal funding unexpectedly frozen barely a month before the start of the new school year.

U.S. Senate passes Lulu’s Law to create a shark alert system

July 14, 2025

The legislation would direct the Federal Communications Commission to provide mobile phone alerts similar to Amber Alerts if a shark attacks someone or if shark attacks are probable under the conditions.

Graduation rates on the rise in Alabama

July 11, 2025

Alabama’s high school graduation rates continue to rebound from the pandemic-era slump, with nearly 92% of the class of 2024 graduating on time.

Student test scores show reading, math gains in Alabama

July 10, 2025

More Alabama students are reading and doing math on grade level, and fewer are scoring at the lowest level, according to new statewide test results released Tuesday.