Mobile County School Board Weighs Property Sales for Two Former School Sites
Mobile County school officials considered a $500,000 offer for the old Crichton Elementary site and a prior sale of the former Augusta Evans campus.
Chickasaw School Board to Vote on Reopening Vacant Hamilton Elementary
Chickasaw's school board will vote on reopening the long-vacant Hamilton Elementary as the growing district adds a second campus.
Mobile County Schools Push Graduation Rate to 82 Percent Through Team Effort
Mobile County's four-year graduation rate rose to 82 percent for the Class of 2014, with officials crediting career academies, credit recovery and mentoring.
Mobile County Schools Set New Goal: 90 Percent Graduation Rate by 2017
After reaching an 82 percent graduation rate years ahead of schedule, Mobile County school officials set an even more ambitious 2017 target.
Lockdown Lifted at Two Mobile Schools After Robbery Suspect Search
St. Pius X and Spencer Westlawn Elementary went on lockdown near Mobile's Beltline as police searched for a robbery suspect who was later taken into custody.
Mobile County Schools Credit Three Programs for Rising Graduation Rates
Mobile County school officials point to credit recovery, evening classes and a mentoring program as key drivers behind improved graduation rates.
Mobile Police Chief Takes ‘You Have a Choice’ Program to 12 High Schools
Mobile Police Chief James Barber launched evening sessions at 12 high schools aimed at steering young people away from criminal activity.
Saraland Schools Push Toward Jan. 27 Vote on Property Tax for Campus Upgrades
Saraland City Schools is holding informational meetings ahead of a Jan. 27 referendum on a 7.5-mill tax increase to fund a $20 million improvement plan.
New Calcedeaver Elementary Opens as Mobile, Baldwin Schools Push Ahead on Construction Projects
Students moved into the new $10.5 million Calcedeaver Elementary as Mobile and Baldwin County schools advanced several major construction projects.
Mobile County Magnet Schools Open Applications with January Open Houses
Mobile County opened applications for its seven magnet schools, with weekend open houses giving families a chance to tour campuses and apply.