Why USA’s $459 Million in Combined Assets Hasn’t Stopped Rising Tuition
Despite $459 million in combined university and foundation assets, USA has raised tuition four years running. Here's why the money can't help.
Baldwin County Weighs Loosening Its School Dress Code to Give High Schoolers More Leeway
Baldwin County school board members considered easing the district's uniform policy for high schoolers, allowing jeans and open-toed shoes, with a vote set for late July.
Saraland School Board Names Stan Stokley to Lead Its Elementary School
The Saraland City Schools board hired Stan Stokley as its new elementary principal in July 2014 and approved a $1.6 million classroom wing set to open before the new school…
Mobile and Baldwin County Students Named to 2014 Top Academic Team
High school counselors across Mobile and Baldwin counties nominated top scholars for a regional academic recognition team in 2014.
Vigor High Students to Host Mayoral Candidate Forum in Prichard
A group of teenagers from C.F. Vigor High School planned to host a mayoral candidate forum in Prichard, part of a civic project aimed at improving the city they call…
School Boards Challenge Later Start Date Tied to Beach Tourism
Alabama school board leaders pushed back on proposals to delay the school start date to late August as a tourism boost, arguing the underlying revenue study was unreliable, especially with…
Baldwin County Schools Reported Rising Flu Cases During 2009 H1N1 Outbreak
Baldwin County physicians and schools reported dozens of flu cases in August 2009, including confirmed H1N1 infections and a growing number of school alerts.
Mobile County School Board Rejected Taser Proposal in 2009
The Mobile County School Board voted 3-2 against allowing school security personnel to carry Tasers in 2009 after a public debate over student safety and campus security.
Baldwin County Considered Closing Vaughn Elementary in 2009
Facing a projected $47 million shortfall over two years, Baldwin County schools considered closing Vaughn Elementary in 2009, a move officials said could save millions.
George Hall Elementary Earned National School Change Award in 2008
George Hall Elementary in Mobile was named one of six recipients of the 2008 Panasonic National School Change Award for academic improvement.