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Screen time survey: Alabama parents, teachers agree on classroom technology concerns

MONTGOMERY, Ala. – Alabama parents, teachers and school leaders agree that technology has a place in classrooms, but students need more time with books and less time looking at screens, according to early results from a survey shared Tuesday with the Governor’s Commission on Screen Time. The commission...

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New State School Report Card released; Montgomery Public Schools improve

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – The Alabama State Department of Education has released its report card for the 2025-2026 school year, which show improvements for Montgomery Public Schools. Overall, the report card gives the state’s 155 school systems an 88, which is a B. That represent the performance of 1,366...

Montgomery, AL · 7h
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The Tuscaloosa News

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AHSAA football playoff second-round predictions for 12 West Alabama teams

The pool of West Alabama high school football teams in the AHSAA playoffs was cut by about 33% in the first round. The second round of the AHSAA football playoffs is set for Friday, Nov. 13, and continues through November before the state championship games Dec. 2-5 in Mobile. Last week, the postseason slate was cut down from 18 to 12 teams, as Central, Lamar County, Greensboro, South Lamar, Berry and Pickens Academy were knocked out of the playoffs. We've broken down the remaining second-round playoff matchups featuring West Alabama teams. Here's who we predict will advance to the third round. FLAG: Northside flag football's volunteer coaches provide opportunity, state title hopes ROUND 1: Tuscaloosa Academy ousts Coosa Christian from AHSAA football playoffs West Alabama AHSAA football playoff predictions in Round 2 Saraland at Hillcrest (Class 5A) Saraland (10-1) Oklahoma quarterback commit Jamison Roberts will put up a fight against Hillcrest's defense, but the Patriots' senior class hasn't forgotten its third-round playoff loss to the Spartans in 2023. Hillcrest (10-0) has been talking about this potential rematch for weeks, and an undefeated Patriots team hungry for revenge should find a way to get it done at home. Our Pick: Hillcrest

Alabama · 1d

WTVY

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New Alabama law allows schools to hire veterans as teachers without a four-year degree

Alabama · 1d

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Governor highlights Montgomery family using CHOOSE Act for private school

Governor Kay Ivey on Friday introduced the Washingtons, an Alabama family utilizing the CHOOSE Act, the governor’s education savings account, ESA, program. Shalice Washington is a U.S. veteran, full-time student and a mom to her daughter, Kimora. Kimora is in first grade and is currently attending Trinity Presbyterian School in Montgomery, Alabama.

Montgomery, AL · 3d

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Troy University’s Board of Trustees looks toward the future

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – The Board of Trustees at Troy University is looking toward the future as longtime Chancellor Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr., plans for his retirement next year. The board met yesterday at Troy’s Montgomery campus to speak with a consulting firm in a video conference. The...

Troy, AL · 2d

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First-quarter deficit stings Glenwood in opening round

SMITHS STATION — Glenwood School’s inaugural flag football season came to an end Nov. 3 as the Lady Gators (7-7) fell 21-0 to McGill-Toolen Catholic High School in the first round of the Class Private AA playoffs at Sammy Howard Field. It was the program’s first playoff appearance.

Glenwood, AL · 2d

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Bulldogs, Squadron compete in first playoff round

The Brantley Bulldogs and Highland Home Flying Squadron competed in the first round of the AHSAA playoffs on Friday, Nov. 6. Brantley faced Lindon, while Highland Home played Aliceville. The Bulldogs earned a 29-0 shutout victory over Lindon to advance to the second round. Brantley vs. Lindon. “It was a...

Brantley, AL · 1d

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HBCYOU All-Stars: Howard’s Dazhai B. Layne and Tuskegee’s Tierney Macon on Carrying HBCU Values Beyond the Yard

In an effort to highlight the HBCU graduates carrying the lessons of the yard into their careers and communities, Watch The Yard is spotlighting two alums of P&G’s HBCYOU program: Dazhai Brown of Howard University and Tierney Macon of Tuskegee University. One came back to college as an adult...

Tuskegee, AL · 1d

Greenville Advocate

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School board honors retiring educators

The Butler County Board of Education recognized three longtime employees preparing for retirement during its Nov. 5 meeting. Those retiring are Superintendent Joseph Eiland, payroll clerk Wanda Wacha and Tina Powell, secretary to the superintendent. Eiland, who is concluding his tenure as superintendent, reflected on his years of service and...

Butler County, AL · 1d

Babcock Ranch Telegraph

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Empathy and Engineering: Babcock Schools students build prosthetic legs

In June, when veteran teacher Brian Copes left his 32-year teaching post in Alabama for a similar position at Babcock Schools in Babcock Ranch, he brought a whole lot more than his deep Southern drawl and calming presence. Copes not only arrived with a history extending beyond engineering, draft- ing and woodshop, but also presented a challenge. The gauntlet Copes […] The post Empathy and Engineering: Babcock Schools students build prosthetic legs first appeared on Babcock Ranch Telegraph .

Alabama · 2d

Alabama Reflector

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Alabama college, university counties shift toward Democrats in midterms

While Democrats saw gains in every Alabama county last week, shifts in counties holding three of the state’s major universities were notable. In Tuscaloosa County, home of the University of Alabama, Democratic gubernatorial nominee Doug Jones won 54%-45% over Republican gubernatorial nominee Tommy Tuberville, a reversal from 2022, when Republican Gov. Kay Ivey won against […]

Alabama · 18h

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Luverne shuts out Ranburne in first playoff round

The Luverne Tigers opened the postseason in impressive fashion Friday night, shutting out the Ranburne Bulldogs 53-0 to advance to the second round of the AHSAA Class 2A playoffs. Favored by 35 points entering the matchup, Luverne delivered an even more dominant performance, winning by 53 points and keeping the...

Luverne, AL · 1d

Alabama Reflector

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Survey shows broad agreement on school screen time limits, value of devices

A survey of over 3,400 Alabama parents and school employees found broad agreement about time limits on screen use by students, though several instructors also noted that the devices could be useful in classrooms. The Commission on Screen-Based Instruction, formed by Gov. Kay Ivey, reviewed preliminary results of the survey on Tuesday, ahead of sending […]

Alabama · 1d

Troy Messenger

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Charles Henderson opens basketball season

The Charles Henderson High School boys and girls basketball teams opened up the 2026-2027 season on Saturday on the road against Pike Road. The Trojans lost 69-56 to Pike Road on the boys side. Josh Jackson led CHHS with 19 points, while Landen Flowers and Carter Ford scored 10 points each. The Trojans were playing without their football players but will get those players back this week.

Troy, AL · 3d

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Parents, teachers support screen time limits, push for printed learning materials in new survey

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WSFA) - The Alabama Governor’s Commission on Screen-Based Instruction shared its findings of a survey at its meeting in Montgomery Tuesday morning. The survey, which included parents, teachers and administrators, asked about the benefits and drawbacks of technology in the classroom. Alabama already has the FOCUS Act...

Alabama · 2d

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Big Friday Kickoff Podcast: Round 2 Preview

MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - The road to a state championship is heating up as the Alabama high school football playoffs enter the second round!. We started the postseason with 36 teams from across our coverage area, and now just 22 remain in the hunt for a Blue Map. FOX10 Sports...

Alabama · 3d

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Macon East lances the Eagles in AISA playoff opener

OPELIKA — Trinity Christian School’s season came to an end on Nov. 5 at Knight Field with a 60-13 loss to Macon East Academy in the first round of the AISA Class A playoffs. The Eagles (4-7) fell behind almost immediately. The Knights (7-4) scored on a 48-yard...

Opelika, AL · 2d

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L.E.A.D. Academy breaks ground on high school campus

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (WAKA) – A Montgomery charter school is taking a new step in its growth. L.E.A.D. Academy has broken ground on a new high school campus. It will be located on Fisk Road, on property that was the site of Whitfield United Methodist Church. School officials say the...

Montgomery, AL · 2d

High School On SI

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Alabama High School Football Playoff Brackets: Scores, Updated Matchups for Nov. 12-14

Updated 2026 Alabama high school football playoff brackets for all eight AHSAA classes, with first-round scores, Nov. 13 matchups and state finals dates.

Alabama · 4d