Education — Page 6

ATHENS – The Limestone County Economic Development Association is accepting applications for the 2025 LCEDA CTE Scholarship Fund. This scholarship provides a $1,500 award to Limestone County residents pursuing careers […]

RUSSELLVILLE — Citing the school’s dedication to safety as exceptional, Attorney General Steve Marshall presented the 2024 Safe School Initiative Award to Russellville Elementary School. “Russellville Elementary School’s dedication to […]

New Madison school named Russell Branch Elementary

MADISON — Madison’s elementary school under construction in Limestone County now has a name. The Madison City Board of Education approved Superintendent Dr. Ed Nichol’s recommendation to call it Russell […]

HUNTSVILLE — A handgun discharged inside a second-grader’s backpack and the bullet struck another student’s backpack but no one was injured in the incident Thursday at Huntsville’s Challenger Elementary School. […]

HUNTSVILLE – As Drake State Community and Technical College provides opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience, it continues to set standards of excellence. The latest standard the school set […]

ATHENS – Robby Parker is at the head of the class of local educators. With successful stints as superintendent, principal, teacher, and coach, he can add Head of School to […]

CULLMAN — Citing its outstanding commitment to safety, Attorney General Steve Marshall presented the 2024 Safe School Initiative Award to Cullman City Primary School. The award provides the opportunity to […]

HANCEVILLE – Called an “immersive learning experience,” a Safe Driving Summit aims to educate Winston County students on safe driving choices. The Safe Driving Summit by the Alabama Department of […]

HARTSELLE — Calhoun Community College and the Morgan County School System are launching a program to “redefine the high school education experience.” The courses in medical and machining will be […]

ATHENS — Several area high school students will be launching their future among leaders, thanks to the Athens Rotary Club Youth Leadership Awards. The club is sponsoring eight high school […]

Deshler's Killen tops state high school basketball wins list

TUSCUMBIA – A win over region opponent Hatton a week ago put Deshler girls’ basketball head coach Jana Killen on top of the AHSAA career wins list with 920 victories. […]

MONTGOMERY – Alabama’s fourth-grade students are leading the charge nationally in improving scores during the post-COVID academic recovery, according to the National Assessment of Educational Progress, commonly known as America’s […]

HUNTSVILLE –– The Tennessee Valley Authority and the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering have partnered to advance cybersecurity education and workforce development across Alabama. The collaboration aims to […]

HUNTSVILLE — Stating the school is “exceeding expectations,” State Sen. Arthur Orr touched on the great potential of the Alabama School of Cyber Technology and Engineering in Huntsville. Orr (R-Decatur), […]

DEMOPOLIS — A Huntsville native has been named to the board of directors of the Alabama School of Healthcare Sciences Foundation. Dr. Khalilah Brown, chief medical officer for Southern Research […]

WASHINGTON – A freshman at Fort Payne High School was cited for her youth and creativity in winning the Congressional App Challenge for Alabama’s Fourth Congressional District, U.S. Rep. Robert […]

MONTGOMERY – The inaugural Education Savings Account program, called CHOOSE, has opened applications for families for the 2025-26 school year, Gov. Kay Ivey announced today. Families can apply online at […]

ATHENS — Three entities in Limestone County will soon receive thousands in additional funding to help local students thanks to grants from The Dekko Foundation, a nonprofit organization based in […]

ALBERTVILLE — The Albertville High School Aggie Band has been given a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to showcase the band’s talents to millions of Americans on a national stage. In a recent […]

GUNTERSVILLE — Guntersville City Schools will be hosting an opening ceremony for the new Guntersville High School. The grand opening celebration and open house take place at the Guntersville High […]

HUNTSVILLE — Cyber Huntsville is hosting a college scholarship opportunity to high school seniors pursuing a college degree in a cyber-related field. Winning applicants will be awarded a one-time monetary […]

HUNTSVILLE — The City of Huntsville is extending an “exceptional career-building opportunity” to those in the area looking to strengthen their resume before or after entering the workforce. The 2025 […]

ATHENS — Colorful celebration. Joy. Vitality. These sentiments about Athens and Christmas inspired this year’s Athens City Hall Christmas card. Athens Mayor’s Youth Commissioner Katie Lee Helums, a senior at […]

BOAZ — Recognized for inspiring students, Boaz Middle School Principal Kyle Pinckard has been named Curriculum Associates’ 2024 Inspire Award winner. Curriculum Associates, founded in 1969, designs research-based print and online instructional […]