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Alabama ranks 4th among 38 U.S. states for teacher shortages

As of 2025, Alabama reported 3,000 teacher vacancies, equating to 41 vacancies per 10,000 students, positioning it 4th among 38 U.S. states facing teacher shortages, according to the World Population Review.

By Yellowhammer Times | Apr 9, 2025

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Alabama ranks 23 among U.S. states for teacher starting salary

Alabama ranks 23 among U.S. states for teacher starting salaries, with an average starting salary of $43,679 in 2024, according to the National Education Association (NEA).

By Yellowhammer Times | Apr 2, 2025

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Alabama universities charging more in 2022-23 school year

By Yellowhammer Times | Oct 15, 2024

College tuition fees rose 2.9% in Alabama in the 2022-23 school year, according to the latest disclosure from the National Center for Education Statistics.

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Alabama ranks no. 14 in 2024 Parent Power index, empowering families in education choices

By Yellowhammer Times | May 28, 2024

In the Center for Education Reform's 2024 Parent Power Index, Alabama secured the fourteenth position, with an Overall Parent Power Index Score of 75%.

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Analysis: Alabama not among the 11 states with education savings accounts

By Yellowhammer Times Report | May 11, 2023

As Florida becomes the latest state to create an education savings account (ESA) program, an analysis by the Yellowhammer Times shows that Alabama is not one of 11 states that has such a program.

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Analysis: Alabama one of 21 states to ban boys from playing girls high school sports

By Yellowhammer Times Report | Apr 10, 2023

As President Biden proposes a new rule that would amend Title IX to forbid U.S. schools and colleges from enacting bans on boys participating in girls sports, an analysis by Yellowhammer Times shows that Alabama is one of 21 states that bans boys from playing girls high school sports.

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AC Moore Have Enrolled With the STOPit Anonymous Incident Reporting System

By Yellowhammer Times Report | Apr 2, 2023

AC Moore and all other Richland One schools have enrolled with the STOPit anonymous incident reporting system as part of the district’s efforts to support safe learning environments for students and staff

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Windham Elementary School: Nine Weeks Awards' Winners

By Yellowhammer Times Report | Apr 2, 2023

Windham Elementary School: Nine Weeks Awards' Winners

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Windham Elementary School: 9 Week's Honors

By Yellowhammer Times Report | Apr 2, 2023

Windham Elementary School: 9 Week's Honors

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ABC Elementary: ACAP Spirit Week

By Yellowhammer Times Report | Apr 2, 2023

ACAP Spirit Week continues tomorrow with, "Our scores are picture perfect!"

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Due to More Anticipated Severe Weather the WCPSS Resumed Classes on Tuesday, March 28

By Yellowhammer Times Report | Apr 2, 2023

Due to power outages, damages from storms, and more anticipated severe weather on tomorrow morning, the WCPSS will resume classes on Tuesday, March 28, 2023

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Alabama Education Association: One-time Teacher Certification Renewal Option Extended

By Yellowhammer Times Report | Apr 2, 2023

In an effort to address the teacher shortage and to align certification renewal requirements with current Alabama laws, the Alabama State Department of Education (ALSDE) has implemented ONE-TIME certification renewal options

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A. C. Moore Elementary School: Happy St. Patrick's Day Bobcat Families

By Yellowhammer Times Report | Mar 28, 2023

Happy St. Patrick's Day Bobcat Families

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Windham Elementary School Activity

By Yellowhammer Times Report | Mar 28, 2023

WES PreK Families, the following activity is worth 2 family involvement blanket hours

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Alabama Teachers Could Get $1,000 for Classroom Supplies

By Yellowhammer Times Report | Mar 27, 2023

Alabama teachers may have more money to spend on classroom supplies under Gov. Kay Ivey’s budget proposal, released Tuesday

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Alabama Education Association: Professional Rights & Responsibilities Conference

By Yellowhammer Times Report | Mar 27, 2023

Mark your calendars for the 2023 PR&R Conference

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ABC Elementary: Early Dismissal

By Yellowhammer Times Report | Mar 20, 2023

Students and Staff will be dismissed at 12 p.m. on tomorrow, March 17, 2023 for Spring Break

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Watch Daniel Scheinert Honor Alabama Educators in Oscar Acceptance Speech

By Yellowhammer Times Report | Mar 20, 2023

Alabama educators were a part of the discussion last night as Oscar winner Daniel Scheinert, an Alabama native, celebrated teachers who made a difference in his life during his acceptance speech

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A. C. Moore Elementary School: Booster Fun Run

By Yellowhammer Times Report | Mar 19, 2023

Bobcats had a BLAST at our Booster Fun Run today

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AEA and NEA Member Benefits Have Partnered to Provide Disaster Relief

By Yellowhammer Times Report | Mar 18, 2023

AEA and NEA Member Benefits have partnered to provide disaster relief assistance and funding to members impacted by the tornadoes that devastated the city of Selma and many other Alabama counties on January 12, 2023