https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/alabama Alabama en-US 2021 (c) Education Week Fri, 15 May 2026 20:48:38 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/whos-responsible-for-toilet-training-schools-or-families/2026/05 Districts grapple with how to respond when students aren't toilet-trained. Fri, 15 May 2026 20:48:38 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/whos-responsible-for-toilet-training-schools-or-families/2026/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/these-states-want-to-move-away-from-a-college-for-all-approach-to-testing/2026/04 Two states have pitched changes to their high school assessments to emphasize workforce preparation. Tue, 28 Apr 2026 21:39:07 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/these-states-want-to-move-away-from-a-college-for-all-approach-to-testing/2026/04 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/see-which-states-want-ed-dept-s-ok-to-change-testing-federal-school-funding/2026/03 States are seeking potentially significant changes to implementation of the Every Student Succeeds Act. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 20:35:48 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/see-which-states-want-ed-dept-s-ok-to-change-testing-federal-school-funding/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/catching-bad-days-before-they-become-behavior-problems/2026/03 What are the subtle signs that tell you students are maybe struggling? Here's a useful guide. Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:59:18 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/catching-bad-days-before-they-become-behavior-problems/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-school-role-helping-prevent-misbehavior-before-it-starts/2026/03 Experienced teachers can spot signs of trouble in students early in the school day. Fri, 13 Mar 2026 18:45:53 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-school-role-helping-prevent-misbehavior-before-it-starts/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/in-returning-education-to-the-states-how-far-will-trumps-ed-dept-go/2026/03 States' requests for new flexibility from the feds will test just how far the department can go. Wed, 11 Mar 2026 21:00:55 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/in-returning-education-to-the-states-how-far-will-trumps-ed-dept-go/2026/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/the-nations-top-5-teachers-in-2026-focus-on-community-place-based-education/2026/01 This year's top teachers bring their communities into the classroom, and vice versa. Fri, 30 Jan 2026 20:28:44 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/the-nations-top-5-teachers-in-2026-focus-on-community-place-based-education/2026/01 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-weighs-iq-tests-and-other-school-records-in-key-death-penalty-case/2025/12 The court weighs the proper role of IQ tests for defendants claiming an intellectual disability. Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:50:37 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/supreme-court-weighs-iq-tests-and-other-school-records-in-key-death-penalty-case/2025/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/precalculus-is-the-fastest-growing-ap-course-thats-reshaping-k-12-math/2025/07 Schools report growing demand and success from students taking the relatively new College Board math course. Wed, 30 Jul 2025 22:08:09 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/precalculus-is-the-fastest-growing-ap-course-thats-reshaping-k-12-math/2025/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/2025-superintendent-of-the-year-honored-for-building-career-focused-academies/2025/03 The newly named superintendent of the year focused on course offerings that could prepare students for local, high-wage jobs. Fri, 07 Mar 2025 17:15:26 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/2025-superintendent-of-the-year-honored-for-building-career-focused-academies/2025/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-4-district-leaders-who-could-be-the-next-superintendent-of-the-year/2024/12 Four district leaders are finalists for the national honor. They've emphasized CTE, student safety, financial sustainability, and more. Mon, 16 Dec 2024 20:19:04 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/the-4-district-leaders-who-could-be-the-next-superintendent-of-the-year/2024/12 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/bidens-title-ix-rule-takes-effect-amid-a-confusing-legal-landscape/2024/07 The rule that expands protections for LGBTQ+ students is effective Aug. 1, but injunctions currently block it in 26 states. Wed, 31 Jul 2024 23:17:50 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/bidens-title-ix-rule-takes-effect-amid-a-confusing-legal-landscape/2024/07 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/which-states-ban-or-restrict-cellphones-in-schools/2024/06 See which states are requiring cellphone restrictions or bans in schools. Fri, 28 Jun 2024 18:22:12 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/which-states-ban-or-restrict-cellphones-in-schools/2024/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/can-a-teachers-bill-of-rights-bring-order-to-the-classroom/2024/06 Alabama's new law gives teachers the authority to remove misbehaving students from class. Thu, 20 Jun 2024 20:47:16 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/can-a-teachers-bill-of-rights-bring-order-to-the-classroom/2024/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/one-school-leader-banned-cellphones-the-other-embraced-them-what-worked/2024/05 Two principals describe their dramatically different policies on cellphones and how they are working. Tue, 14 May 2024 23:57:28 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/technology/one-school-leader-banned-cellphones-the-other-embraced-them-what-worked/2024/05 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/prop-up-the-principal-but-do-it-in-your-own-way-an-assistant-principals-advice-to-his-peers/2024/03 Charles Longshore is both a coach and confidante to his teachers and students—all to support his principal’s larger vision for the school. Mon, 11 Mar 2024 21:06:52 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/prop-up-the-principal-but-do-it-in-your-own-way-an-assistant-principals-advice-to-his-peers/2024/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/another-state-is-launching-a-private-school-choice-program-will-more-follow/2024/03 Alabama is the 12th state to offer a private school choice program that all students in the state will be eligible to access. Fri, 08 Mar 2024 21:42:23 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/policy-politics/another-state-is-launching-a-private-school-choice-program-will-more-follow/2024/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-a-moment-of-recognition-rejuvenated-this-alabama-teacher/2024/03 Kenisha Gage, an elementary school teacher in Huntsville, Ala., shares the highs and lows of her career as an educator. Wed, 06 Mar 2024 21:00:00 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/how-a-moment-of-recognition-rejuvenated-this-alabama-teacher/2024/03 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/bilingual-teachers-are-in-short-supply-how-3-districts-solved-that-problem/2024/02 Helping bilingual paraprofessionals obtain bachelor's degrees and teaching credentials leads to more bilingual teachers, districts found. Fri, 23 Feb 2024 21:09:27 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/bilingual-teachers-are-in-short-supply-how-3-districts-solved-that-problem/2024/02 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/7-states-now-require-math-support-for-struggling-students-heres-whats-in-the-new-laws/2023/08 They focus on providing PD, diagnostic tools, and evidence-based teaching. But it will take time to work out the details. Wed, 09 Aug 2023 21:12:54 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/7-states-now-require-math-support-for-struggling-students-heres-whats-in-the-new-laws/2023/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/some-states-plan-to-give-teachers-in-training-their-own-classrooms-prompting-concerns/2023/08 Critics say some states' plans contravene the spirit of apprenticeships by allowing trainees to assume classrooms before earning their degrees. Tue, 01 Aug 2023 20:19:08 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/some-states-plan-to-give-teachers-in-training-their-own-classrooms-prompting-concerns/2023/08 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/pronouns-for-trans-nonbinary-students-the-states-with-laws-that-restrict-them-in-schools/2023/06 Under the laws, teachers aren’t required to use trans or nonbinary students’ requested pronouns. Wed, 14 Jun 2023 18:17:43 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/leadership/pronouns-for-trans-nonbinary-students-the-states-with-laws-that-restrict-them-in-schools/2023/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/el-lenguaje-de-la-equidad Un distrito ha revisado cómo apoya a estudiantes de inglés, logrando grandes avances en los primeros grados que tal vez no pueda sostener. Fri, 02 Jun 2023 15:32:46 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/el-lenguaje-de-la-equidad https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/este-distrito-esta-teniendo-exito-con-estudiantes-de-ingles-puede-mantener-su-impulso/2023/06 Logros del sistema escolar de Alabama se ven amenazados por financiación limitada, necesidades no atendidas y política estatal moribunda. Fri, 02 Jun 2023 15:31:50 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/este-distrito-esta-teniendo-exito-con-estudiantes-de-ingles-puede-mantener-su-impulso/2023/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/un-pueblo-de-alabama-ahora-ve-en-los-estudiantes-de-ingles-su-futuro/2023/06 ¿Qué ocurrió cuando un distrito escolar cambió su cultura e invirtió en ayudas para los jóvenes estudiantes de inglés? Fri, 02 Jun 2023 15:31:39 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/un-pueblo-de-alabama-ahora-ve-en-los-estudiantes-de-ingles-su-futuro/2023/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/una-auxiliar-bilingue-explica-el-valor-de-la-representacion-de-los-estudiantes-de-ingles/2023/06 Elizabeth Alonzo proporciona ahora el apoyo que no recibió en la escuela: alguien que habla y valora su primera lengua. Fri, 02 Jun 2023 15:30:53 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/una-auxiliar-bilingue-explica-el-valor-de-la-representacion-de-los-estudiantes-de-ingles/2023/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/cual-es-la-mentalidad-adecuada-para-ensenar-a-estudiantes-de-ingles-una-maestra-explica/2023/06 Profesores necesitan las disposiciones adecuadas para ayudar a los estudiantes de inglés, pero no son quienes determinan las condiciones. Fri, 02 Jun 2023 15:29:50 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/cual-es-la-mentalidad-adecuada-para-ensenar-a-estudiantes-de-ingles-una-maestra-explica/2023/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/el-crecimiento-de-estudiantes-hispanos-y-los-que-aprenden-ingles-en-eeuu-en-graficos/2023/06 Mientras la composición demográfica de escuelas públicas cambia, distritos deben evaluar cómo están sirviendo a sus estudiantes. Fri, 02 Jun 2023 15:28:32 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/el-crecimiento-de-estudiantes-hispanos-y-los-que-aprenden-ingles-en-eeuu-en-graficos/2023/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/video-testigos-del-cambio-en-una-pequena-ciudad-para-latinos-la-travesia-de-un-estudiante/2023/06 Nacido en Russellville, Alabama, de padres inmigrantes de El Salvador, Brian Santos reflexiona sobre su travesía como estudiante de EL. Fri, 02 Jun 2023 15:26:32 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/video-testigos-del-cambio-en-una-pequena-ciudad-para-latinos-la-travesia-de-un-estudiante/2023/06 https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/once-resistant-an-alabama-town-now-sees-its-english-learners-as-its-future/2023/01 What happened when a school district changed its culture and invested in young English learner supports? Mon, 30 Jan 2023 05:01:52 GMT https://www-edweek-org.ezproxy.baylor.edu/teaching-learning/once-resistant-an-alabama-town-now-sees-its-english-learners-as-its-future/2023/01