If you’re a parent or caregiver, you’ve probably signed a lot of forms lately as your kids head back to school. But there’s a new one that needs your attention. It’s the opt-in for school counseling and mental health services form and if you have a child under the age of 14, this applies to you.
Students across parts of the Alabama Gulf Coast are returning to school today, and enthusiastic parents are invited to share photographs marking the happy occasion.
Home-schoolers are also gearing up for the new school year and in Robertsdale on Saturday, there was a one-stop shop to check out all of the resources available to home-schooled students in Baldwin County.
The school system held offered signing bonuses ranging from about $3,000-5,000 to attract new teachers. They were also able to hire 94 teachers on the spot at a recruiting fair.
Baldwin County Virtual School isn’t for every student. There is an application process and students must meet certain academic and behavioral guidelines. But, for those with good time management skills and a busy lifestyle, it’s may be just what they’re looking for.
The Saraland City Schools Board of Education here adopted a resolution Tuesday authorizing security improvements designed to better control access to the city system’s four school buildings.
The price of school supplies will hit everyone a little harder this year. That’s why FOX10 and the Department of Human Resources in Mobile and Baldwin counties are partnering to collect supplies for kids in need.
After observing a decline in student's physical, financial and mental health over the pandemic, several universities, including the University of South Alabama, adopted the "SWISS" survey that measures student wellness.
Olivier Charles, Alabama Community College System’s vice chancellor for student success, has been named as the new president of Bishop State Community College. His tenure begins Aug 1.
The Alabama Board of Education on Tuesday took a step toward relaxing teaching standards to address a teacher shortage that officials say is critical in some places.
The Okaloosa County School District is launching a free tool to add another layer of safety to Okaloosa schools. The SaferWatchapp allows users to press a "mobile panic button" that automatically notifies users of any emergency or significant safety hazard on campus and allows for real time updates as the situation progresses.
An investigation into controversial Halloween costumes that University of South Alabama officials originally expected to last about a month instead went on for more than a year and cost more than $175,000, the university said.
With hundreds of positions to fill over the summer, the Mobile County Public School System is turning to a tool pro sports teams use to lure world-class athletes – signing bonuses.
A federal judge has sided with Davidson High School’s former football coach in a lawsuit accusing him and others of encouraging “hazing” of players, including one incident that resulted in a broken arm.
Students at Mobile County public school system high schools will have more classes, taken throughout the entire school year, under a new scheduling system that takes effect in August.
A state representative from Mobile County has sponsored legislation that would set up a state lottery and pay for scholarships and grants for student loan repayments.
Previously, the website focused solely on the summer food service program. The new website promotes all of the state’s programs and features overviews of each program, who is eligible, and how to participate.
Architects of legislation that would allow parents to opt out of the public school system and take their tax dollars with them has run into a surprising group of opponents – homeschool parents.
Davidson High School’s Head Football Coach Fred Riley would normally be on the field with his team this time of year. Instead, he’s on paid administrative leave.
The parents of a freshman quarterback on the Davidson High School football team said their son suffered a broken arm during a “hazing” incident at the school on Friday, April 27.
In light of nationwide concerns of lead contamination in school drinking water, FOX10 News took a closer look at the situation on the Alabama Gulf Coast.
Eight water systems across Mobile and Baldwin counties have had testing results above the legal limit for lead content in the last three years, according to an analysis of government records by FOX10 News Investigates.