Tag: Birmingham city schools
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West End High Alumni Celebrate Historic School
Alumni of West End High School used to gather for an annual picnic after the school closed in 2008, and that event grew to a week-long celebration every year.
Alabama School Graduation, Readiness Rates on the Rise
More of Alabama’s students graduated high school last year designated as ready for the next step into college or the workplace, according to a new PARCA analysis.
Thursday Is the Deadline for City Students to Apply for Birmingham Promise Scholarships
The scholarships allow students to go to universities, colleges and certificate programs.
Birmingham Council Approves $250K to Expand Teaching Farm’s Program in City Schools
The move expands the program to serve 3,700 more students in western-area city schools. Read more.
EPIC Elementary Earns Coveted National Blue Ribbon School Designation a Second Time
EPIC students and staff, along with state and Birmingham City Schools officials, gathered Tuesday morning to celebrate the school’s selection as a national Blue Ribbon School. Read more.
Birmingham Council Approves $1M for Mental Health Services in Schools
The Birmingham City Council on Tuesday approved $1 million to create a mental health program for students at Birmingham City Schools. The money is part of a yearlong agreement with the Birmingham Board of Education, under which the board will increase the number of school-based licensed counselors and provide students with school-based consulting services. Read more.
PNC Bank Provides $10 Million Grant for City Students Through Birmingham Promise Program
Birmingham Promise received a $10 million grant from PNC Foundation to promote postsecondary success for city of Birmingham school graduates, the largest grant of its kind since the Promise program was created in 2019. Read more.
Birmingham Mounts Full Court Press to Get Third Graders Up to Reading Level
Birmingham City officials are beginning a full court press to get all third graders reading on grade level or proficiency by the end of the year. “This is it everybody,” said Birmingham Mayor Randall Woodfin in an interview last week. “The test is less than 90 days away, and every third grader in the state of Alabama, including the 1,300-plus third graders in Birmingham City Schools will take this test.” Read more.
