Tag: K-12 News

State Rep. Terri Collins elected to replace Shelia Austin as Alabama Charter School Commission chairwoman

Members of the Alabama Charter School Commission have elected State Rep. Terri Collins (R-Decatur) as their new chairwoman, effective at the commission's August meeting.

'White' and 'Non-white': AEA holding racially segregated elections, uses race-based bylaws for governance

The Alabama Education Association (AEA) is still holding district elections based on race, but that’s not the only way the organization factors race into its policies.

'He is ready to take the reins': Ledbetter touts Tuberville successes as U.S. Senator

House Speaker Nathaniel Ledbetter (R-Rainsville) is optimistic about the state's future with the new class of freshmen joining the House, and U.S. Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Auburn) is favored to win the governor's race.

'This is just saber rattling': House ETF chairman Garrett downplays potential CHOOSE Act lawsuit

On Thursday, State Rep. Danny Garrett (R-Trussville), chairman of the House Education Budget Committee, dismissed an upcoming challenge related to the state's school choice law, the CHOOSE Act.