Alabama Student Named 2026 Presidential Scholar
Former Bob Jones High School student Arnav Maskey receives recognition in the 2026 Presidential Scholar program.
Alabama Secondary Education News
Secondary education in Alabama runs on middle school and high school curriculum, graduation requirements and the student experience, and coverage here follows all of it. Reporting focuses on classroom requirements, academic programs and state-level policy decisions.
Recent news
October 27, 2026
Bradford and Morgan to Vie for District 6 SeatAlabama voters will decide the State Board of Education District 6 race in the November 2026 election.
October 24, 2026
Senator Lance Bell Files for Re-Election in District 11The Republican state senator has officially entered the race to continue representing Alabama Senate District 11.
October 22, 2026
Alabama Names Three Charter School Teachers of YearThe Alabama Public Charter School Commission honors educators for their dedication and commitment to student success.
October 22, 2026
Alabama Commission Surveys Classroom Screen TimeThe state is seeking public feedback on the use of digital screens in public K-12 classrooms.
October 20, 2026
Alabama Opens Portals for Four Specialty High SchoolsGovernor Kay Ivey announced that admissions are now open for the 2027-28 academic year at Alabama's tuition-free specialty schools.
October 20, 2026
Doug Jones Criticizes Tommy Tuberville Over CommentsThe former senator held a press conference to dispute Tuberville's recent remarks regarding North Alabama residents.
October 11, 2026
Tuberville Advocated for National School ChoiceThe senator highlighted rising demand for Alabama’s CHOOSE Act after applications for the program more than doubled.
October 9, 2026
Alabama Superintendent Addressed Computer Science CurriculumState officials reviewed the future of high school computer science programs following legislative concerns.
October 1, 2026
Alabama Computer Science Course Requirements Have ChangedA high school curriculum now faces changes regarding its status as a state career readiness indicator.
September 29, 2026
Alabama Legislators Passed New Sex Education LawThe law mandates risk avoidance instruction while banning certain sex education topics in K-12 public schools.
More in Secondary Education
Coverage takes in changes to core curricula, graduation benchmarks, school-led programs for student wellbeing and extracurricular achievement. It reaches from the capital to the rural counties. Alabama secondary education is shaped by state-mandated testing and the persistent effort to align high school outcomes with post-secondary workforce needs. Funding shifts and state-wide academic standards remain the most frequent drivers of change in the classroom.