Mobile Schools Getting More Money Than Expected
Thu, June 12, 2008 - 9:06 pm
But superintendent says that won't help with local cutbacks
Governor Riley To Sign Education Budget
Wed, June 11, 2008 - 9:23 pm
Meantime, some terminated teachers are doing volunteer work during the summer
Drug Testing In Mobile Schools Passes First Step
Tue, May 27, 2008 - 10:17 pm
School board members approve the plan, but will get public feedback
Many Quake Victims Were Children, Parents Protest
Mon, May 26, 2008 - 9:31 pm
Many families are left reeling because of China's strict one-child-per-family rule. Nearly 7,000 schoolrooms were destroyed by the quake. Communist leaders are asking parents not to continue protests.
Mobile School Board To Talk About Drug Testing
Mon, May 26, 2008 - 8:24 pm
Pilot program could begin in four schools this fall
Special Session Could Interfere With Trip
Mon, May 26, 2008 - 8:01 pm
Alabama Governor Bob Riley has scheduled a trade mission to South America...but a special session that starts tomorrow could throw a wrench in those plans.
Lawmakers Hope To Prevent More Teacher Layoffs
Mon, May 26, 2008 - 7:07 pm
Legislatorts on both sides of the aisle are hoping to pass a education budget quickly. Some teachers have been fired because of the uncertainty over funding for the upcoming school year.
Reaction Coming In To Call For Special Session
Fri, May 23, 2008 - 7:56 pm
Governor Riley hopes legislators can pass an education budget in one week
Riley Calls Special Session
Fri, May 23, 2008 - 2:44 pm
The Governor had strong words for lawmakers when he ordered them to return for a special session to approve an education budget. "Every Senator should look at every teacher in the state of Alabama and every kid and apologize."
Some Mobile Teachers Being Re-Hired
Tue, May 20, 2008 - 10:06 pm
But there are still concerns about no state education budget
Legislature Adjourns Without Education Budget
Tue, May 20, 2008 - 5:25 am
Governor Bob Riley will call a special session
Birmingham’s Unwanted Ranking
Sat, May 17, 2008 - 7:22 pm
Birmingham mayor wants banners pointing out that Jefferson County leads the nation in syphilis rates removed.
