Tag: education
What The Ad Valorem Property Renewal Means for City Students
By Erica Wright
The Birmingham Times
On Tuesday, October 8, residents will cast their ballots in a special Birmingham City Council election for seats in districts...
Superintendent Dr. Lisa Herring: Vote for Our Children
By Dr. Lisa Herring
It is my hope that it comes to you as no surprise that as superintendent of Birmingham City Schools, I am...
Birmingham to Partner with Bloomberg on Early Childhood Learning
Birminghamal.gov
The city of Birmingham was selected as one of five American cities to replicate Providence Talks, a free, citywide early childhood program that aims...
Jeffco Board of Ed Appoints First Black Interim Superintendent
Times staff report
The Jefferson County Board of Education has appointed Dr. Walter Gonsoulin as interim superintendent. Gonsoulin becomes the first African American to hold...
UAB sets enrollment record for fourth year in a row
By Tyler Greer
UAB News
The University of Alabama at Birmingham has set an enrollment record for the fourth consecutive year, and reached a new milestone — growing...
Students Say They Will Miss Dr. French — A Shining Light...
By Ameera Steward
The Birmingham Times
At most institutions of higher education, students never see in person or meet the school’s president. Not at Miles College....
After 75 Years in Ensley, Holy Family High School Relocates to...
By William C. Singleton III
For the Birmingham Times
On August 8, Holy Family Cristo Rey Catholic High School will open its doors in a new...
What to Know Before Birmingham Schools Open Aug. 8
Ameera Steward
The Birmingham Times
Birmingham City Schools begin the 2019 fall semester on August 8 and Superintendent Lisa Herring said administrators and teachers are looking...
Preparing Your Child For Kindergarten
Alicia Rohan
UAB News
Each year, about 4 million children enter kindergarten in the United States, according to the U.S. Department of Education. For parents, it...
City Students on the ‘Life-Changing’ Experience of the Birmingham Promise
By Tavaris Beal, Kamil Goodman and Jarvis Prewitt
Over the past few weeks, there has been an extensive debate about the merits of the Birmingham...
