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Mother files $500,000 suit after son suspended from North Alabama school for ‘horseplay’
A Madison woman is suing Limestone County Schools in federal court, alleging educators deprived her son of due process rights after he was suspended in May following “horseplay” with other students in a high school weight room. Birmingham attorney Roderick Van Daniel filed the suit July 10 in...
100 LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS EXPERIENCE HBCU CAMPUS LIFE
AAMU, Drake State, and TMCF Launch Inaugural SOAR HBCU Scholars Program. Alabama A&M University and Drake State Community & Technical College are hosting 100 local high school students for the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) Seeking, Observing, and Achieving Results (SOAR) HBCU Scholars Program. The week-long residential program, running from...
Huntsville City Schools introduces new Handle with Care program
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — It's never easy witnessing anyone go through a traumatic experience. Especially, a child. That's why a new program is coming to Huntsville City Schools, and the focus is handling students with care after they've been exposed to trauma or violence. Erica Hachberger with the National Children's...
Ask the Expert: How to Ride the School Bus
From time to time we like to invite local experts from the community to answer questions about parenting and raising kids in Huntsville and North Alabama. Today we asked Tom Brandon, Madison County Commissioner, and former educator and school bus driver to address the BEST way to ride a school bus.
Apply to Huntsville's Civic Engagement Academy
People who want to learn more about city government and its role within the Huntsville community can apply for the Civic Engagement Academy’s fall 2024 session. The Academy is a free, six-week program that aims to empower and educate individuals on community involvement. It combines both classroom and interactive instruction, providing participants with a comprehensive understanding of civic engagement.
Back-to-school tax holiday begins Friday
The state of Alabama will celebrate back-to-school season with its 19th annual sales tax holiday beginning Friday. State and most local sales taxes in participating municipalities will be waived from Friday until midnight Sunday on computers, books, school supplies and clothing. Hartselle, Falkville and Morgan County are participating in the...
Madison City Schools Invites You to Honor Your Educator During Teacher Appreciation Week
Madison City Schools has a great way that families can show appreciation to the teachers that have made an impact on student’s lives. “Honoring Your Educator” launched in May 2020 for Teacher Appreciation Week, but is also a great way to say thank you to a teacher during the holidays or year-round! This website makes it very easy for parents, grandparents, mentors and friends of students to give back to teachers by honoring them in a meaningful way.
Brantley’s Regina Parker to bring space camp excitement to classroom
By Haley Mitchell Godwin Regina Parker, a dedicated fourth-grade math and science teacher at Brantley School, is preparing to give her students an out-of-this-world learning experience. After attending the Space Academy® for Educators program at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center® in Huntsville, Parker is eager to incorporate newfound knowledge and enthusiasm into her classroom, […] The post Brantley’s Regina Parker to bring space camp excitement to classroom appeared first on Luverne Journal.
Everything you Need to Know About ACT but Were Afraid to Ask
Every student who dreams of college or higher education after high school has probably heard of the ACT. Maybe you are a parent or student that has even found this page because you want to understand more about it. You’ve come to the right place! In this article, we will demystify the ACT and break down the following:
Champion emerges in US Department of Energy’s 2024 CyberForce® Conquer the Hill® — Reign Edition
College students enhance skills and interest during intense cybersecurity competition. After hours of cool-headed puzzling and problem-solving, Hunter Wittenborn, a student from the University of Alabama in Huntsville, emerged as champion of the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE) 2024 CyberForce® Conquer the Hill® — Reign Edition Competition. Hosted by DOE’s Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) and DOE’s Argonne National Laboratory, Wittenborn competed with some of the brightest young minds studying cybersecurity to tackle a series of challenges in a video game style escape room.
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