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Rebecca Griesbach
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Statewide Education Lab Reporter, AL.com
Birmingham, Tuscaloosa
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I do not cover sports.
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By Rebecca Griesbach Verified| AL.com Verified Republican lawmakers are walking back a bill that would have required Alabama schools to start their day with a Christian prayer. HB231, sponsored by Rep. Reed Ingram, R-Pike Road, originally required all K-12 public schools to recite the Pledge of Allegiance and “a prayer consistent with Judeo-Christian values” at the beginning of each school day.
By Rebecca Griesbach Verified| AL.com Verified A bill to give workers’ compensation to Alabama educators will now head to the governor’s desk. SB1, authored by Sen. Sam Givhan, R-Huntsville, would provide compensation benefits for full-time education employees who are injured on the job. The House unanimously approved a final version of the bill last week and the Senate approved changes April 15. “For us to have everyone else with worker’s comp available, and for these people not to have it, it’s just not right.” Rep.
By Rebecca Griesbach Verified| The Birmingham Times Verified By Rebecca Griesbach | rgriesbach@al.comThe federal government has cut nearly $9 million in funding for a rural Alabama school district and a program for struggling readers, state leaders said. In late March, the Education Department abruptly rescinded previously approved COVID relief spending extensions, saying districts had “ample time” to spend the money.
Company Info
AL.com
AL.com is a prominent digital news platform operated by Alabama Media Group, which is part of Advance Local Media. Alabama Media Group is recognized as one of the most innovative local media companies in the U.S. and is owned by Advance Publications. The group manages several digital brands, including AL.com, the AL Education Lab, and This is Alabama, along with electronic editions of major newspapers in Alabama. AL.com serves as the primary source for local news, sports, and entertainment in Alabama, attracting an average of 11 million monthly users. In addition to news coverage, Alabama Media Group offers digital marketing services, operates a film production group called Advance Originals, and manages national brands like It’s a Southern Thing. The company also produces a variety of newsletters and podcasts, enhancing its engagement with the community. AL.com has received significant accolades, including four Pulitzer Prizes, highlighting the quality of its journalism.
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