It's unusual for a teacher to earn National Board Certification, the nation's highest rank of education excellence, and it's rare for a husband and wife team …

A former middle school principal has been indicted on theft charges for stealing more than $68,000.

Dr. Dean K. Naritoku was recently appointed professor and chair of neurology at the University of South Alabama College of Medicine. Naritoku fills the post …

Theodore High School is one of ten national 2009 Breakthrough Schools sponsored by MetLife Foundation and the National Association of Secondary School …

School systems in Alabama have been waiting for this decision for weeks. Governor Bob Riley made the announcement on budget cuts Monday that 12.5-percent will …

Alabama school systems are dealing with bad news. Governor Bob Riley told school systems and state agencies how much they'll have to cut their budgets.

The chairman of the Mississippi Economic Council says $4.6 million has been committed to fund a statewide early childhood education pilot program.

Gov. Bob Riley has declared the state education budget in proration in the amount of 12.5 percent - a rate higher than education officials had expected.

Alabama's community colleges may offer new associate's degree in engineering next fall to meet industry demand.

Alabama education officials have long known that across-the-board cuts were coming, but no one knew when they would arrive-until now.

Foley Middle School has been selected as one of the top ten schools across the country for On Location: Spotlight on Your Community. The program is designed …

U.S. News & World Report released its annual America's Best High Schools for 2009. The list features the top schools across the country, based on analyzed …

The Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) Commission on Colleges (COC) voted at its meeting in San Antonio, Texas, to remove Bishop State …

On Thursday parents got health reports on their kids. These letters are sometimes a little touchy. It grades their child's weight.

A graphic video showing the ravages of methamphetamine on real Alabamians has been sent to all state high schools. The Alabama District Attorney's Association …

Officials say Mississippi is facing a teacher shortage that could worsen next year when 6,000 veteran educators become eligible to retire.

It's been over a month since the death of Steven Dorsey. However, the former Fairhope High school football player is being remembered in more ways than one. …

The hard economic times have affected Baldwin County again. The school board says a lack of sales revenue is why over 100 positions could be on the chopping …

Friday is known as "Black Friday" for shoppers, but things are looking pretty dark for some Baldwin County school employees. Over 100 positions could be on the…

Alabama's 131 school systems have been informed that they will receive only 75 percent of their money from the state allotted for payroll for November.

Officials from Alabama's two-year colleges meeting in Mobile will discuss the need for spending cuts in a troubled economy. The Alabama College Association's …

Officials from Alabama's two-year colleges meeting in Mobile will discuss the need for spending cuts in a troubled economy.

Alabama doesn't have the money yet to pay it's teachers again this month. So what will Mobile and Baldwin Counties do? This is the second month this has …

A shortfall in state revenue is causing Alabama to be late again in sending state funds to school systems to make their monthly payroll.

For the first time in eight years, Escambia County has a new school superintendent. Malcolm Thomas moved into his office and was sworn in Tuesday night.

Escambia County's new superintendent Malcolm Thomas will be sworn in at 6:00 p.m. Tuesday. Thomas will replace Jim Paul, who was elected on 2000.

Four teenagers have been arrested on first-degree felony arson charges in a fire-bombing at Lumberton High School.

The American Civil Liberties Union is investigating more than a dozen complaints of students allegedly disciplined or warned not to say President-elect Barack …

Police said a third-grader brought a gun to school and showed it off to a classmate in Fort Lauderdale.

Months after voters passed a bond issue, officials are revealing plans for a new Ocean Springs High School that could open by late 2011.

An Alabama program that helps disadvantaged students stay in school has received national recognition. The Jobs for Alabama's Graduates program received a …

The State Board of Education is giving Alabama's public schools a second choice of books for teaching about the Bible.

Kindergarten teacher Brenda Dwiggins spent the past year in a totally different role. She served with the Navy in Iraq. While Dwiggins was overseas, she still …

The word is just getting out. Florida schools are seeing another two to three-percent cut in its budget.

The American Civil Liberties Union has accused Alabama's largest school system of illegal discrimination for allowing classes to be segregated by gender at a Mobile County middle …

Gov. Bob Riley says he's pleased that Alabama voters approved Amendment One because it will be needed to balance this year's education and General Fund budgets.

An overnight fire at the St. Helena Central High School left the main building a total loss, state fire marshal Butch Browning said on Monday.

 Alabama college costs have increased dramatically this year and a new survey shows the state is second only to Hawaii in tuition and fee hikes.

Alabama college costs have increased dramatically this year and a new survey shows the state is second only to Hawaii in tuition and fee hikes.

The College …

Local students exercise their right to vote in a mock presidential election. It's a lesson their teacher hopes extends far beyond the classroom.  Baker High …

If you live in Alabama,  next week you'll be asked to vote on a potential solution to the financial problems facing education.  It's not a tax increase, it's …

Some custodial workers at Mertz Elementary are wondering if they'll get paid Friday.  Talk of the school system borrowing money to help make the payroll has a …

School officials across the state are scurrying to find dollars to meet payroll after an announcement late Tuesday from State Superintendent Joe Morton that …

The leaders of the Alabama Autism Task Force, Lt. Gov. Jim Folsom Jr. and state Rep. Cam Ward, are planning to announce an initiative for training Alabama …

Teachers play an important role. They teach our children and impact their lives in many ways. One of those teachers was named Art Teacher of the Year for the …

Parents and students in Alabama no longer need fear homework . Thanks to the spread of
online tutoring services that are now increasingly free, courtesy of …

A Semmes Middle School teacher who goes above and beyond for her students got quite a surprise Tuesday morning.

Veronica Crone was the recipient of the "A …

There will be no raises this year for the University of Alabama System's leaders, although they are eligible for bonuses.

A drop in student enrollment could mean less money for Mobile County Public Schools. School officials said enrollment fell by more than 800 children.

Southeastern Louisiana University has received a bequest of more than $3.5 million - the largest gift ever made to the institution, officials say.

Birmingham public schools are facing a $5 million budget cut because of declining enrollment.  The number of students attending the schools is down nearly 900 this year compared …

This week hasn't been typical for fourth-grade teacher Aaron Wilson.  On Thursday, the 29-year-old never dreamed he'd leave Woodley Elementary School $25,000 …

The purpose of Wednesday's Summit was to show the students the opportunities that they have here in our area.  Not only did the students get to hear …

Spring Hill College named Rev. Richard Salmi, S.J. as its incoming President. He will succeed Rev. Gregory Lucey, who announced his retirement.

One of the biggest deals in high school is homecoming, and as you all know next to the football game, most of the buzz is over who got nominated for Homecoming…

The Saraland community continues to mourn the loss of its school superintendent who died of a heart attack. A memorial service was held in honor of Dr. David …

GULF COAST - Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi all have some of the lowest graduation rates in the country. FOX10 News has listed some of those statistics for…