Government
Alabama’s rapid school choice expansion stands out nationally, report findsAlabama’s school choice program has grown rapidly, reaching 34,000 students in its second year – growth unmatched by any other state at the same stage, according to the Alabama Policy Institute. Read More
Culture
History, influence, scenery of the Southeast – FL, AL, MS, LA, AR highlighted at the Great American State Fair(Editor’s note: A series on The Great American State Fair, held in Washington, D.C., in honor of America’s 250th birthday, written by Heartlander News interns.) From free… Read More
Government
School choice gains ground nationwide despite resistance in some statesState lawmakers continued advancing school choice in 2026, with states such as Texas, Tennessee and Missouri launching or expanding their programs. EdChoice, a leading school choice advocacy organization, … Read More
Politics
Analysts: Redistricting to cost taxpayers, while slowly shifting election outcomes (The Center Square) – As states engage in unprecedented mid-decade redistricting across the country, analysts predicted taxpayers will foot the bill while changes in representation will come slowly over… Read More
Public Education
Alabama school choice critics warn of public-school loss despite mammoth education budgetLocal school officials in north Alabama are fighting expanded school choice, arguing it could cost their districts millions. But school choice supporters say the claim ignores the state’s… Read More
Politics
More states moving to close election funding loophole few voters knew existed(The Daily Signal) – As many as two dozen states could enact legislation this year to ban foreign funding of ballot measures, a trend that gained bipartisan support last… Read More
Government
NASA to modernize Alabama facilities as Trump reshapes US space policyNASA is rapidly moving to rebuild infrastructure at its Alabama facility in line with several White House executive orders, its recently confirmed administrator Jared Isaacman says. “NASA… Read More
Christian Schools
Alabama reopens school choice applications after huge first year popularityApplications are open for Alabama’s second year of school choice scholarship after receiving 36,000 applications in its inaugural year. Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey announced last month applications for the next school year would open Jan. 2 for the Creating… Read More
Culture
Alabama board removes pro-transgender books from children’s sections of librariesAlabama’s top library board voted Thursday to move all books promoting transgender ideology out of children’s and teen sections in public libraries statewide. The policy will require any… Read More
Culture
QB Ty Simpson and Alabama’s star players testify to the power of Jesus: ‘Tonight is all about God’Barely 24 hours after leading their team to a thrilling road victory over an SEC rival, star players for Alabama’s highly ranked football team stood on a campus stage… Read More
Public Education
Enrollment in Alabama schools plunges by nearly 6,000 students – a 40-year low, officials sayFamilies in Alabama may be protesting the condition of public education simply by voting with their feet, a new report suggests. K-12 enrollment fell by 5,800 students in… Read More
Christian Schools
Christian Teacher of the Year: How this homeschool mom became award-winning lit teacherSusan Currier loves how her students react to classic literature – and how they often turn a discussion of the characters and storylines into one about gospel values. Read More
Government
Alabama launches school choice programStarting this month, about 23,000 students in Alabama will begin receiving scholarship funds to pay for private school or homeschooling expenses. The CHOOSE Act,… Read More
Government
Alabama Legislature boosts school choice funding by $80M after high demandAlabama lawmakers are nearly doubling school choice funding in the upcoming state budget, from $100 million to $180 million, to help meet the high demand… Read More
Government
‘Alabama families want school choice’: Gov. Ivey celebrates abundance of scholarship applicationsAlabama’s inaugural school choice program has received overwhelming interest resulting in more than 36,000 applications, drawing cheers from the governor. “We have received… Read More
Government
Alabama governor signs bill defining ‘man’ and ‘woman,’ declaring only two gendersAlabama state law now defines “man,” “woman,” and also declares male and female are the only two genders. Gov. Kay Ivey signed the “What… Read More
Government
Alabama opens much-anticipated universal school choice applicationsAnticipation has been building as applications have now opened for Alabama’s first-ever school choice scholarship program. On Thursday, Alabama families could begin submitting applications… Read More
Government
Biden-Harris DOJ sues Alabama for scrubbing noncitizen voters(The Daily Signal) – The Biden-Harris Justice Department is suing Alabama for removing more than 3,000 noncitizens from voter rolls just weeks after a coalition of left-leaning groups – including the… Read More
Public Education
Drag queen teacher resigns after admitting covert student contactA teacher and drag queen performer in Alabama has resigned from teaching after facing widespread public condemnation for expressing his desire to discuss gender and… Read More
Government
New Alabama law prohibits teaching DEI at public schools and universitiesAlabama Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill restricting the teaching of “divisive concepts” and limiting diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs at public schools, universities and state agencies. Read More