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  Medicine Institute Recommends P.E. as Core Class

  The prestigious Institute of Medicine is recommending that schools provide opportunities for at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day for students and treat physical education as a core subject.

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  U.S. Representatives Prepare to Pass Student Loan Legislation

  House lawmakers are ready to pass legislation that links student loan rates to the financial markets.

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  Alabama's Tuition Plan Starting Reduced Payments

  A financial expert says the outlook for Alabama's prepaid college tuition plan has turned around since the state's highest court ruled the program can pay tuition at fall 2010 rates rather than current rates.

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  Florida Ranked 42nd in Nation in Per-Pupil Spending

  Florida spends one of the least amounts of money on individual students in the country.

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  Alabama Schools Get Authority to Hire Security

  The Alabama Legislature has authorized city and county school systems to hire armed security guards to protect students.

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  Ala. Community Colleges Expanding Business Courses

  MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) -- Alabama community colleges are expanding their course offerings that prepare students to start and run their own businesses.

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  Ala. School Accountability Act Sponsor Opposes Bentley's Proposal

  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.

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  Wii video games come to Cloverdale Elementary

  Cloverdale uses Wii video game as a for of exercise.

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  House Committee Considers Student Loan Bill

  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.

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  School Cracks Down on Students for Recent Protest

  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.

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  Gov. Deal Signs Bill Addressing Common Core Standards

  Gov. Nathan Deal has signed an executive order implementing restrictions on a set of academic standards adopted by the state.

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  Mariana Teacher Accused of having Inappropriate Conduct with Students

  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.

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  Troy University Sees Reduced Computer Lab Hours During May Break

  During the break between the spring and summer semesters at Troy University’s main campus, the computer lab will see reduced hours.

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  Houston County Schools to Receive Safety Upgrade

  Houston County Schools has set aside $100,000 for automatic door locks and $15,000 for new school bus surveillance equipment.

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  Fla. College Presidents Got Expensive Perks

  Florida's 28 college presidents are earning millions in salaries and benefits, some of which are in apparent violation of state law.

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  Ala. School Accountability Act Could See More Changes

  The schools Accountability Act, which will give tuition grants for students to transfer from failing schools, may not be in its final form.

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  Northview High School Band Mattresses Sale

  The Northview High School band is having an unusual fundraiser this weekend. They'll be selling mattresses!

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  Auburn University Phasing Out Flight Degree Program

  Authorities say Auburn University's professional flight degree program will be phased out.

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  Student Financial Aid Forms to See Changes for 2014-15

  For the first time, students applying for federal financial aid won't be asked the name of their mother or father. Instead, the Department of Education is replacing the gender-specific terms with more generic ones officials said better reflect the changing nature of the American family.

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  Ala. House Passes School Safety Bill

  In a late night session, the Alabama House of Representatives passed a school safety bill that will allow city and county school systems to hire armed school security officers.

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  Student Expelled After School Hoax

  A Walton High School student was expelled after trying to be funny.

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  Northview High Unveils New Media Center

  After almost a full school year of renovations, Northview High School unveiled its new media center Thursday.

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  Covington Co. Authorities Investigating Threat to Unnamed Government Building

  Authorities in Covington County are investigating a threat that has shut down many county and city buildings.

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  Tuscaloosa Schools Eye Drug Testing for Drugs

  Officials in Tuscaloosa City Schools are considering a policy to randomly test students for drugs.

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  Rockets Fly At Abbeville High

  Rockets were flying at Abbeville High School.