Eddie Tyler Agrees to Take Baldwin County Schools Superintendent Job
Hours after a contentious board vote, veteran educator Eddie Tyler confirmed he will return to Baldwin County as the school system's next superintendent.
Baldwin County Schools Growing Fast, But Superintendent Pay Trails State
Despite ranking among Alabama's fastest-growing districts, Baldwin County offered a superintendent salary well below dozens of smaller systems.
Mobile County Schools Push Perfect Attendance Campaign to Combat Chronic Absences
Mobile County Public Schools launched an attendance campaign in September, warning that missed early school days can lead to chronic absenteeism.
Baldwin County Teachers Turn Empty Classrooms Into Learning Wonderlands Before First Day
As Baldwin County schools prepare to open, teachers spent weeks transforming bare classrooms into themed learning spaces for students.
Baldwin County Schools Propose Leaner $312 Million Budget for 2016 Despite Enrollment Growth
Baldwin County school officials presented a $312 million budget for 2016, down from $330 million, even as enrollment continues to climb.
Mobile County Schools Approve $5 Million Cost-Cutting Plan
Mobile County Public School System approved a plan to save $5 million by freezing overtime and long-vacant positions to rebuild its reserve fund.
Bay Minette Elementary’s Future in Limbo as Baldwin County Schools Chief Departs
Baldwin County's sudden superintendent search raises questions about whether momentum to fix aging Bay Minette Elementary School will stall.
Governor, Four Congressmen Set to Dedicate New Fairhope Aviation Academy
Alabama's governor and four current and former congressmen are set to dedicate a new $2.7 million aviation training academy in Fairhope this weekend.
Baldwin County Schools Weigh Funding Options After Tax Vote Defeat
Baldwin County school leaders held a public listening session on alternative funding ideas after voters rejected new property taxes for schools.
Bond Shortfall Delays Construction at Three Mobile County Schools
A $100 million school construction bond ran short of funds, forcing Mobile County to delay work at three campuses until at least fiscal year 2016.