Mobile County Schools Expand Student Drug Testing to Eighth-Graders
Mobile County schools are widening a drug testing and education program this fall, inviting eighth-graders to opt in for the first time.
Foley Forum Debates Common Core Before Packed Republican Women’s Luncheon
A South Baldwin Republican Women luncheon in Foley drew about 100 people to a heated panel debate over Common Core education standards.
Orange Beach School Split Campaigns Show Wide Fundraising Gap Ahead of Vote
Campaign finance records show a $50,000 fundraising gap between Orange Beach groups on opposite sides of a school-split referendum ahead of the vote.
Baldwin County Schools Move to Trademark ‘Digital Renaissance’ as Support Fades
Baldwin County schools are close to trademarking the 'Digital Renaissance' name even as district leaders quietly step back from the branded laptop program.
Gulf Shores Pitches Combined High School and College Campus to Baldwin Board
Gulf Shores Mayor Robert Craft outlined a plan for a joint high school and Faulkner State campus aimed at easing crowding and traffic on Ala. 59.
USA Sets Enrollment Record as Baldwin, Mobile Schools See Big Changes
USA reports record fall enrollment while Baldwin County restructures its staff and Mobile County schools tackle major construction updates this week.
Baldwin County Schools Survey Parents on Growth, Possible Tax Hike
Baldwin County school officials are phoning hundreds of parents to gauge support for new buildings and a possible property tax increase amid growth.
Bayside Academy Seniors Reflect on Final First Day in Daphne
Bayside Academy's Class of 2015 kicked off senior year in Daphne, sharing what they'll cherish most and advice for incoming freshmen.
Baldwin County School Board Unveils $313 Million Spending Plan for 2015
Baldwin County's school board presented a $313 million budget for 2015 during a public hearing at Robertsdale High School.
Baldwin County Schools Revise Meal Policy So No Student Goes Without Lunch
Ahead of the 2014-15 year, the Baldwin County school board revised its meals payment policy so children short on money would not be denied breakfast or lunch, while requiring schools…