Alabama Education and Schools News
Watch Alabama principal’s viral ‘Islands in the Stream’ coronavirus video
AL principal's ‘Islands in the Stream’ video goes viral
Alabama schools lack widespread COVID-19 testing abilities
Alabama schools won’t test all students for COVID-19, worrying some experts about spread
Testing all students to track the spread of COVID-19 would cost more than the state can afford, experts say. Meanwhile a national effort to shift to a more practical testing strategy is emerging
District reverses plan to suspend student who shared photo of packed Georgia school
District reverses plan to suspend student who shared photo of packed Georgia school
A 15-year-old had been suspended after taking a photograph of a hallway that looked as crowded as any before the coronavirus pandemic, with few students wearing face coverings.
Samford’s COVID plan for modular homes faces opposition
Samford University’s COVID plan for 15 modular homes faces opposition
Samford University’s coronavirus plan involves bringing 15 modular homes on campus that would house students for up to 48 hours while they await COVID-19 test results.
Five students in quarantine after 1st day of school in Alabama
Five students in quarantine after 1st day of school in Alabama
Saraland City Schools Superintendent Aaron Milner said the students were the only five in close contact with the individual who tested positive for COVID-19.
Jefferson County parents petition to return to campus
Jefferson County parents petition to return to campus Sept. 1
A new petition is asking Jefferson County education leaders to reconsider the decision to go to virtual-only education for 9 weeks.
100 Mississippi students quarantined
Back to school 2020: 100 Mississippi students quarantined 1 week into new school year
Today's back to school headlines.
UA revises reentry form after concerns it waived legal rights
Alabama revises campus reentry form after concerns it waived legal rights
University of Alabama students, faculty and staff had concerns over an acknowledgement to each had to agree before returning to campus. It read like a legal waiver but UA amended it this week.
Mobile County school system publishes parent’s guide
Mobile County school system publishes parent’s guide
System opens Sept. 1 with online-only format for first nine weeks
Homewood City Schools hires new superintendent
Homewood City Schools hires new superintendent
Justin Hefner has been working in Pelham City Schools but earlier had been at Homewood Middle School.
UA plans for 450 beds to isolate COVID-positive students
Alabama plans for 450 beds to isolate COVID-positive students
The University of Alabama will spend $1.2 million to move students into apartments and free up space in two campus dorms for those who test positive for COVID-19.
Alabama strips racist’s name from campus building
Alabama strips racist’s name from campus building
The University of Alabama trustees voted to remove Josiah Nott's name from a campus building.
Who will make Alabama students wear masks and social distance?
Who will make Alabama students wear masks and social distance?
The responsibility will be up to school administrators, and not the school resource officers who are trained to handle safety and crime prevention inside schools. SROs are anticipating a rise in mental health issues once students return to the classrooms.