Alabama Education and Schools News
Pell City’s Andrew Jackson named 2020 Alabama Teacher of the Year
Pell City’s Andrew Jackson named 2020 Alabama Teacher of the Year
School board member accused of attempted sex assault during fishing trip
Perry County school board member accused of attempted sex assault during fishing trip
Donald Nichols, 66, was arrested at his home Thursday night and charged with sexual abuse and attempted rape, WAKA-TV reported. Dallas County Sheriff Mike Granthum said a woman told investigators she and Nichols were out fishing when he began making sexual advances.
Is back-to-school shopping the same for online learning?
Is back-to-school shopping the same for online learning?
Ah, back-to-school shopping — remember that? Traipsing through the aisles of Target or Walmart, looking at notebooks and pencils.
8 coronavirus cases reported at north Alabama schools
Schools coronavirus roundup: 8 cases in north Alabama, 9 with cases or exposure at Spanish Fort HS
Meanwhile, a Blount County elementary school postponed its restart date by about two weeks.
How UA will punish students, groups for COVID violations
How Alabama will punish students, organizations for COVID-19 violations
The University of Alabama updated its policies before classes open Aug. 19.
Back to school: 121 students quarantined in 1 system
Back to School in Alabama: More schools report quarantines for COVID cases, exposure
A look at back to school headlines across Alabama.
7 Inverness Elementary teachers out following COVID-19 exposure
7 Inverness Elementary teachers out following COVID-19 exposure
One remote teacher was also exposed, the school system said.
Virtual town hall to update schools start in Black Belt
Virtual town hall to update school year starting in Black Belt
State Superintendent Eric Mackey will participate along with county and city superintendents from Black Belt counties.
Anniston in-class instruction delayed to Sept. 8
Anniston City Schools delays in-class instruction to Sept. 8 as staff report COVID cases
"I realize this is not popular with everyone, but my first priority as superintendent of schools ... is to ensure the safety of not only our students but our staff as well," Superintendent Ray Hill said in a Facebook video.
Alabama teacher killed by COVID-19 was a ‘sweet soul'
Alabama elementary teacher killed by COVID-19 was a ‘sweet soul'
Misty McKee taught first grade at Dodge Elementary in Mobile County.
Alabama’s beach cities complete ‘long journey’ in education
Alabama’s beach cities wrap up ‘long journey’ in defining their educational future
A journey that has occurred for almost 20 years wrapped up on Monday with the ribbon cutting of a new Orange Beach high and middle schools. Now with Gulf Shores and Orange Beach school situations resolved, a "competition" could be shaping up moving forward.
Birmingham schools pushes back start date by two weeks
Birmingham City Schools pushes back new school year to Sept. 8
School was set to start for virtual learning Aug. 24, but the Board of Education voted Wednesday to extend the beginning of instruction to the day after Labor Day to give teachers and the district more time to prepare.
2 north Alabama schools postpone in-person learning
In-person learning postponed at 2 north Alabama schools for undisclosed reasons
In-class instruction will not start as planned Wednesday at Moulton Elementary School and Moulton Middle School. Both schools did not explain the move.