http://www.wtvy.com/news/schools/headlines RSS Feed for WTVY - Schools - Headlines en-us Mon, 20 May 2013 01:10:40 GMT 2013-05-20T01:10:40Z en-us http://www.wtvy.com/news/schools/headlines/Ala-Community-Colleges-Expanding-Business-Courses-208083651.html MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- Alabama community colleges are expanding their course offerings that prepare students to start and run their own businesses. Mon, 20 May 2013 01:10:40 GMT http://www.wtvy.com/news/schools/headlines/Ala-Community-Colleges-Expanding-Business-Courses-208083651.html 2013-05-20T01:10:40Z http://www.wtvy.com/news/schools/headlines/Ala-School-Accountability-Act-Sponsor-Opposes-Bentleys-Proposal-207885091.html The architect of Alabama's new private school tax credits intends to block the governor's proposal to delay the tax breaks for two years. Fri, 17 May 2013 17:24:16 GMT http://www.wtvy.com/news/schools/headlines/Ala-School-Accountability-Act-Sponsor-Opposes-Bentleys-Proposal-207885091.html 2013-05-17T17:24:16Z http://www.wtvy.com/news/schools/headlines/Wii-video-games-comes-to-Clover-207784791.html Cloverdale uses Wii video game as a for of exercise. Thu, 16 May 2013 22:45:52 GMT http://www.wtvy.com/news/schools/headlines/Wii-video-games-comes-to-Clover-207784791.html 2013-05-16T22:45:52Z http://www.wtvy.com/news/schools/headlines/House-Committee-Considers-Student-Loan-Bill-207749051.html House Republicans are looking at a student loan system that would give students lower interest rates in coming years but would cost students more over time. Thu, 16 May 2013 18:38:24 GMT http://www.wtvy.com/news/schools/headlines/House-Committee-Considers-Student-Loan-Bill-207749051.html 2013-05-16T18:38:24Z http://www.wtvy.com/news/schools/headlines/School-Cracks-Down-on-Students-for-Recent-Protest-207715961.html School administrators at a southeast Alabama high school have revoked some privileges for students after they held a brief sit-in to protest the dismissal of about a dozen teachers. Thu, 16 May 2013 15:21:15 GMT http://www.wtvy.com/news/schools/headlines/School-Cracks-Down-on-Students-for-Recent-Protest-207715961.html 2013-05-16T15:21:15Z http://www.wtvy.com/news/schools/headlines/Gov-Deal-Signs-Bill-Addressing-Common-Core-Standards-207615351.html Gov. Nathan Deal has signed an executive order implementing restrictions on a set of academic standards adopted by the state. Wed, 15 May 2013 22:11:28 GMT http://www.wtvy.com/news/schools/headlines/Gov-Deal-Signs-Bill-Addressing-Common-Core-Standards-207615351.html 2013-05-15T22:11:28Z http://www.wtvy.com/news/schools/headlines/Mariana-Teacher-Accused-of--207609141.html During an investigation by the Jackson County Sheriff's Office, it was found that there was sufficient evidence into claims of a teacher being involved in inappropriate conduct with students. Wed, 15 May 2013 21:33:35 GMT http://www.wtvy.com/news/schools/headlines/Mariana-Teacher-Accused-of--207609141.html 2013-05-15T21:33:35Z http://www.wtvy.com/news/schools/headlines/Houston-County-Schools-to-Receive-Safety-Upgrade-207315591.html Houston County Schools has set aside $100,000 for automatic door locks and $15,000 for new school bus surveillance equipment. Tue, 14 May 2013 12:32:29 GMT http://www.wtvy.com/news/schools/headlines/Houston-County-Schools-to-Receive-Safety-Upgrade-207315591.html 2013-05-14T12:32:29Z http://www.wtvy.com/news/schools/headlines/Fla-College-Presidents-Got-Expensive-Perks-207287231.html Florida's 28 college presidents are earning millions in salaries and benefits, some of which are in apparent violation of state law. Mon, 13 May 2013 22:30:23 GMT http://www.wtvy.com/news/schools/headlines/Fla-College-Presidents-Got-Expensive-Perks-207287231.html 2013-05-13T22:30:23Z http://www.wtvy.com/news/schools/headlines/Ala-School-Accountability-Act-Could-See-More-Changes-207283881.html The schools Accountability Act, which will give tuition grants for students to transfer from failing schools, may not be in its final form. Mon, 13 May 2013 22:09:27 GMT http://www.wtvy.com/news/schools/headlines/Ala-School-Accountability-Act-Could-See-More-Changes-207283881.html 2013-05-13T22:09:27Z