alabama education

Ivey defends dismissal of education cabinet member

By KIM CHANDLER, Associated Press MONTGOMERY (AP) — Alabama's governor replaced a Cabinet member who oversaw the state's award-winning prekindergarten program because of a teacher training book with language about inclusion and combating structural racism, she said Thursday. Alabama Gov.…

Alabama education director ousted over book's stance on race

By KIM CHANDLER, Associated Press MONTGOMERY (AP) — Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday announced she replaced her director of early childhood education over the use of a teacher training book, written by a nationally recognized education group, that the…

Alabama bill seeks 1st grade 'readiness' for all kids

The Associated Press MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) - Alabama children would have to attend kindergarten or take a test to show their “readiness” for first grade, under legislation advanced by a state House committee on Wednesday. Rep. Pebblin Warren said the…