Economic Impact

What the New COVID-19 Stimulus Package Means for K-12 Education in Alabama

Dr. Matt L Smith January 7, 2021

New relief is on the way for Alabama’s public schools. A $900 billion dollar aid package was approved by […]

Alabama Elementary Teachers Share Perspectives from the COVID Classroom

A+ October 15, 2020

As many Alabama students are finishing up their first 9 weeks of school, we wanted to check in with teachers […]

First to Reopen: Lessons Learned in Saraland City Schools

Dr. Matt L Smith October 1, 2020

Saraland City Schools in Mobile County was one of the first systems in Alabama to reopen schools (on 8/6/20) for in-person instruction this fall amid COVID-19. With many other districts planning to reopen in the coming weeks, we wanted to highlight how one district did it. We spoke with Superintendent Dr. Aaron Milner and other district/school leaders about the decision to reopen and how school has gone for the first 8 weeks.

Schools Reopen: Overcoming the Equity Challenges of COVID-19

A+ July 23, 2020

The reality of schooling in America looks vastly different than it did at the beginning of last school year. COVID-19 […]

Budget Watch: Alabama Legislature PASSES 2021 Education Trust Fund Budget

Mark Dixon April 28, 2020

UPDATE Saturday, May 9, 2020

The full Alabama Senate convened this morning to vote on the Senate version of the […]

Alabama’s Schools and Students Have an Important Role to Play in the U.S. Census This Year

A+ March 12, 2020

Every 10 years the U.S. Census determines how many representatives each state gets in Congress, and how billions of dollars in federal funding gets spent. Schools, roads, and other important things in Alabama will gain – or lose – funding over the next 10 years depending on this official population tally. Governor Ivey and the Alabama Counts organization are urging educators and schools to get our students involved!