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Beloved faculty member identified in school bus accident at Mortimer Jordan HS

Updated: Jan. 27, 2023 at 2:39 PM CST
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By WBRC Staff
Beloved faculty member identified in school bus accident at Mortimer Jordan High School.

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Lawsuit filed in child abuse allegations

Lawsuit alleges 11-year-old injured from abuse at Birmingham youth residential facility

Updated: Jan. 26, 2023 at 12:43 PM CST
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By WBRC Staff and Brittany Dionne
A lawsuit was filed against Alabama Clinical Schools and Universal Health Services that alleges an 11 year-old boy was injured multiple times due to physical abuse by facility employees.

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UA to host 15th Annual Southeast Regional ADHD Conference

UA to host 15th Annual Southeast Regional ADHD Conference

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 4:24 PM CST
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By WBRC Staff
The University of Alabama, together with a statewide advisory committee, is presenting the 15th Annual Southeast Regional ADHD Conference

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Missed the deadline for college scholarships? You still have time

Updated: Jan. 25, 2023 at 3:44 PM CST
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By Sarah Verser
There is still time to apply for those college scholarships.

Education

Jefferson County principals now trained to administer Narcan

Updated: Jan. 23, 2023 at 10:49 AM CST
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By Gillian Brooks
The Jefferson County Department of Health hosted the training, teaching leaders how to administer Narcan and when.

News

New Heights Community Resource Center in Tuscaloosa reaches new heights

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 4:55 PM CST
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By Bryan Henry
A project three years in the making, the school district’s mental health coordinator says the idea is to provide what they call ‘wrap around’ services for all students and their families.

News

Governor Ivey issues order for additional pre-K classrooms

Updated: Jan. 19, 2023 at 4:16 PM CST
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By Bryan Henry
Governor Ivey wants to see new pre-K classrooms in counties where 20% of the population falls below federal poverty guidelines.

News

Pinson Elementary School resource officer dies

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 5:38 PM CST
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By WBRC Staff
Pinson Elementary School Resource Deputy Patrick Leblanc has died.

News

Gov. Ivey signs 4 executive orders on education reform push

Updated: Jan. 18, 2023 at 10:24 AM CST
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By WSFA 12 News Staff
Gov. Kay Ivey has started off her second full term by signing four executive orders on education.

News

RESTORE Juvenile re-entry program receives final approval

Updated: Jan. 17, 2023 at 2:44 PM CST
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By WBRC Staff
Mayor Woodfin administration’s RESTORE juvenile re-entry program received final passage from the Birmingham City Council.
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Trussville City Schools superintendent search

Updated: Jan. 13, 2023 at 1:36 PM CST
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By Bria Chatman
Transparency, retention, and more attention to special needs students & teachers are just a few things parents look to see in the new superintendent for Trussville City Schools.

Education

‘Skills for Success’ program offering free job training

Updated: Jan. 6, 2023 at 11:35 AM CST
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By Bethany Davis
High-paying jobs are looking for workers and you can get the training needed for them at no cost.

Tuscaloosa News

Tuscaloosa County teachers study the “Whole Child Framework”

Updated: Jan. 5, 2023 at 6:24 AM CST
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By Kelvin Reynolds
The Whole Child Framework is a strategy formed through a partnership with the University of Alabama and focusses on blending TCS programs and services to impact student’s academic success and overall well-being.

News

Holiday break learning tips for students

Updated: Dec. 19, 2022 at 6:07 PM CST
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By Aajene Robinson
While many students would think learning over winter break is boring, here are some easy tips that might make it more fun and interactive to keep students of all ages on track.

Education

New training program getting school bus drivers on the road across Alabama

Updated: Dec. 15, 2022 at 2:51 PM CST
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By Gillian Brooks
Over 100 school districts across the state of Alabama are taking advantage of a new training program to get bus drivers on the road.

Tuscaloosa News

Tuscaloosa City Schools honors teachers and support staff during Apple Awards

Updated: Dec. 6, 2022 at 6:13 AM CST
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By Kelvin Reynolds
Tuscaloosa City Schools recognized some of its best employees in and out of the classroom at the Apple Awards Monday.

News

Empowering youth and seniors with music this Christmas

Updated: Dec. 5, 2022 at 8:56 AM CST
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By Olivianna Calmes
Delta Incorporated of Birmingham, a local nonprofit, showcased local talent of all ages and donated money to the music programs at two local schools.

News

Erwin Middle School celebrates academic success

Updated: Dec. 2, 2022 at 7:20 PM CST
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By Chasity Maxie
This is the first time in the school’s history that this has happened, and school leaders honored students’ success with a huge assembly.

Education

Hoover City Schools begins employee referral program to fill full-time bus driver positions

Updated: Dec. 1, 2022 at 3:46 PM CST
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By WBRC Staff
Since the beginning of the 2022-2023 school year, the (HCS) transportation department says it has continued its daily operations with a smaller staff because of ongoing challenges filling bus driver positions.

Education

Birmingham City Schools working to implement conflict resolution curriculum

Updated: Nov. 25, 2022 at 4:59 PM CST
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By Tristan Ruppert
City officials in Birmingham now making a concerted effort to make the Magic City safer for you. Their latest focus? Giving the younger generations conflict resolution skills.

Education

Tuscaloosa Co. schools in Northport city limits to receive grant money

Updated: Nov. 23, 2022 at 3:34 PM CST
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By Bryan Henry
The amount is $350,000, and this is the third year the Northport City Council has allocated funding for schools.

News

Conflict resolution curriculum to be implemented in Birmingham City Schools

Updated: Nov. 22, 2022 at 5:26 PM CST
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By WBRC Staff
The City of Birmingham has approved a conflict resolution curriculum to be used in Birmingham City Schools (BCS).

Tuscaloosa News

Shelton State partners with Miles College to make student transition easier

Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 10:57 AM CST
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By Kelvin Reynolds
Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa and Miles College in Fairfield are now more closely aligned after the presidents of both institutions signed an agreement that makes transferring much easier.

News

‘It’s a tragedy in our city:’ BCS superintendent addressing city gun violence

Updated: Nov. 19, 2022 at 8:21 PM CST
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By Lauren Harksen
Several BCS students have died by gun violence this year alone. It’s a problem that Superintendent Mark Sullivan says needs to be addressed.

News

Stillman College grows its own greens

Updated: Nov. 18, 2022 at 5:47 PM CST
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By Bryan Henry
After receiving a $10,000 grant to expand the Stillman Foundation Community Garden, the college is preparing to harvest it's home-grown collard greens.

Education

Gifted Hoover siblings both receive Alabama award

Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 10:26 PM CST
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By Olivianna Calmes
A Hoover brother and sister who are 2 years apart are celebrating winning the 2022 Outstanding Gifted Students award for the state of Alabama.

News

Tuscaloosa City Schools begin paying teacher interns

Updated: Nov. 17, 2022 at 5:29 PM CST
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By Bryan Henry
Tuscaloosa city school district is testing a pilot program to see if it helps fill the gap. City school superintendent Dr. Mike Daria says a few other states are doing this and that is paying their teacher interns to help shore up the teacher shortage.

State

Alabama schools to get farm-to-table lunches

Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 7:32 PM CST
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By Erin Davis
Students will soon have farm-to-table school lunches. It’s part of a partnership with the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

News

How to get the most out of scholarships in National Scholarship Month

Updated: Nov. 15, 2022 at 4:39 PM CST
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By Olivianna Calmes
This month is national scholarship month and a great time to start planning.

News

Brown Elementary School gets off ‘failing schools’ list, principal shares how

Updated: Nov. 14, 2022 at 7:09 PM CST
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By Chasity Maxie
There are fewer Birmingham City Schools on the state department of education’s list of failing schools this year. Birmingham City School leaders said they are laser-focused on academic achievement, and Charles A. Brown Elementary School was one of seven schools that worked diligently to get off that list.

News

St. Clair Co. school board member resigns

Updated: Nov. 14, 2022 at 3:52 PM CST
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By WBRC Staff
According to St. Clair County Superintendent Justin Burns, Dr. Mike Hobbs has resigned from the Springville School Board of Education seat.

News

Local group offers training for active shooter situations

Updated: Nov. 12, 2022 at 11:23 PM CST
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By Olivianna Calmes
A local organization called ‘Protect His House’ is teaching the community how to respond during a shooting, hoping to save lives.

News

‘Communities need to get involved’: Central Alabama teacher’s union president reacts to failing schools list

Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 8:49 PM CST
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By Lauren Harksen
Now that they are back in person, many teachers are trying to play catch up while simultaneously teaching new material. With a new list out, Hughes is worried for added pressure on teachers.

News

Alabama releases failing schools list for 2022

Updated: Nov. 11, 2022 at 4:58 PM CST
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By WBRC Staff
The Alabama State Department of Education has released its list of failing schools for 2022 that include 79 facilities.

Education

Alabama implements new graduation requirements for public school students

Updated: Nov. 10, 2022 at 11:09 AM CST
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By WSFA 12 News Staff and Erin Davis
Public school students seeking to graduate from high school in 2028 will have to complete one of several new requirements.

News

Hoover Schools share remarkable academic recovery numbers

Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 5:54 PM CST
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By Olivianna Calmes
Research has come out from Stanford and Harvard of education recovery across the nation and Alabama as a state. Hoover City Schools scored remarkably high.

Education

Mentorship program at Oliver Elementary keeping students out of trouble

Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 2:43 PM CST
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By Gillian Brooks
Students meet either one-on-one or in small groups with mentors to talk about weekly topics, such as peer pressure, making good friends and bullying.

Tuscaloosa News

Stillman College recognizes first gen students

Updated: Nov. 9, 2022 at 7:48 AM CST
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By Kelvin Reynolds
Stillman College is recognizing it’s first generation students or students whose parents did not complete four-year degrees in college with a fun walk on campus.

News

Cullman Co. voters get to choose how next superintendent is decided

Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 5:41 PM CST
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By Tristan Ruppert
On Tuesday, you’ll be able to vote on whether you’d like the superintendent to be appointed, or if you’d prefer to vote one in yourself.

News

Cullman Co. Schools welcomes therapy dog to Hanceville Elementary

Updated: Nov. 7, 2022 at 5:23 PM CST
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By Tristan Ruppert
When the new employee is as precious a pup as Ghost, it is easy to see why so many students are eager to welcome him to Hanceville Elementary.

News

Tuscaloosa City School district plans second ‘listening’ tour

Updated: Nov. 2, 2022 at 5:14 PM CDT
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By Bryan Henry
Leaders at the Tuscaloosa City School district will be holding another "listening" session as way to gain more insight into ways to better the school experience for students.

News

Incident reported near Fairfield High Preparatory School

Updated: Nov. 1, 2022 at 12:44 PM CDT
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By WBRC Staff
An incident was reported near Fairfield High Preparatory School Tuesday, according to the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office.

News

Hewitt-Trussville HS outdoor classroom now open

Updated: Oct. 31, 2022 at 3:27 PM CDT
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By Gillian Brooks
The classroom is now open and many teachers have already taken advantage of the new environment.

News

Special education teacher shortage a growing issue in Alabama

Updated: Oct. 26, 2022 at 9:07 PM CDT
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By Tristan Ruppert
Your child may be affected by the teacher shortage in Alabama and people trained to teach students with special needs are in even shorter supply.

News

State Superintendent of Education says he’s pleased with Alabama’s NAEP scores

Updated: Oct. 24, 2022 at 7:04 PM CDT
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By Chasity Maxie
Students across the state have something to celebrate. The Nation’s Report Card shows Alabama is the only state with growth in both reading and math among 4th graders.

News

Hewitt-Trussville Middle School student brings weapon to school

Updated: Oct. 24, 2022 at 5:49 PM CDT
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By WBRC Staff
A Hewitt-Trussville Middle School (HTMS) student brought a weapon to school Monday, according HTMS Principal Jennifer Abney.

Education

Atrox Factory sharing safety protocols set in place for haunted attraction

Updated: Oct. 23, 2022 at 10:50 PM CDT
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By Lauren Harksen
Whether you’re laughing or screaming, owner Paul Johnson says you’re always on a security camera, just in case there's an emergency.

News

Investigations into Hewitt-Trussville High and Middle school threats continue

Updated: Oct. 21, 2022 at 11:36 PM CDT
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By Lauren Harksen
Trussville police say school resource officers at Hewitt-Trussville Middle and High Schools notified them of the verbal threats this week.

Education

Anniston City Schools consolidation proposal

Updated: Oct. 21, 2022 at 5:13 PM CDT
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By Bria Chatman
Anniston City Schools is considering consolidating some schools. This was a proposal presented by the district’s superintendent Dr. D. Ray Hill during Tuesday’s board meeting.

Education

Birmingham City School leaders encouraged with growing numbers of students showing up for Intersession

Updated: Oct. 19, 2022 at 2:03 PM CDT
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By Sarah Verser
It’s the period in between the nine weeks of school. Instead of being off, students come to school for enrichment, or intensive instruction in the subjects where they need help.
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