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President Donald Trump waves from the top of the steps of Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base in Md., Friday, July 10, 2020. Trump is heading to Florida to visit Southern Command, attend a roundtable event at a Doral church where he will speak with Cuban and Venezuelan dissidents and attend a fundraiser in Hillsboro Beach. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Trump threatens to pull tax exemption for schools, colleges

In his push to get schools and colleges to reopen this fall, President Donald Trump is again taking aim at their finances, this time threatening their tax-exempt status. Trump said on Twitter on … more

By COLLIN BINKLEY
AP Education Writer | 7/10/20

Betty Odom is retiring to spend more time with her grandchildren. Odom is pictured having lunch with one of her children at a Grandparents Day celebration at T.R. Simmons.

Odom retires after 28-year career serving children with disabilities

After serving children with disabilities for nearly 30 years, Betty Odom has retired to spend more time with her family. Since 2010, Odom has served children in Jasper City Schools as the director … more

By NICOLE SMITH
Daily Mountain Eagle
nicole.smith@mountaineagle.com | 7/10/20

Jasper City Schools Superintendent Dr. Ann Jackson, pictured giving an update in July, said it is encouraging to have just 13 positive COVID-19 cases out of more than 3,000 students and employees.

Learning options detailed for city schools' students

Jasper City Schools Superintendent Dr. Ann Jackson recently took the time to help simplify learning options available for students this fall, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

By NICOLE SMITH
Daily Mountain Eagle
nicole.smith@mountaineagle.com | 7/9/20

This graphic details learning options that will be available to county schools' students during the 2020-21 school year.

County BOE working on learning plans and guidelines

The Walker County Board of Education is actively working on learning options and guidelines that will be offered to students during the 2020-21 school year.

By NICOLE SMITH
Daily Mountain Eagle
nicole.smith@mountaineagle.com | 7/9/20

Sumiton Christian School Principal James McLeod says students will return to school, as scheduled, on Aug. 12.

Sumiton Christian to resume traditional instruction

Sumiton Christian students will return as scheduled for traditional instruction on Wednesday, Aug. 12.

By NICOLE SMITH
Daily Mountain Eagle
nicole.smith@mountaineagle.com | 7/9/20

President Donald Trump listens during a "National Dialogue on Safely Reopening America's Schools," event in the East Room of the White House, Tuesday, July 7, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump threatens to cut federal aid if schools don't reopen

President Donald Trump on Wednesday threatened to withhold federal funding if America's schools don't reopen in the fall despite the coronavirus, and he lashed out at federal health officials over … more

By COLLIN BINKLEY
AP Education Writer | 7/8/20

President Donald Trump, Vice President Mike Pence, left, and first lady Melania Trump, attend a "National Dialogue on Safely Reopening America's Schools," event in the East Room of the White House, Tuesday, July 7, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Trump says he will pressure states to reopen schools in fall

President Donald Trump on Tuesday launched an all-out effort to reopen schools this fall, arguing that some are keeping schools closed not because of the coronavirus pandemic, but for political … more

By COLLIN BINKLEY
AP Education Writer | 7/7/20

Bevill State begins strategic planning for the future

Bevill State Community College met with faculty, staff, and administrators from all five locations on Monday, June 29, to continue the development of a new strategic plan.

Special to the Eagle | 7/7/20

Fundraiser planned for Carbon Hill student

Sixteen-year-old Ivie Gibbons has an entire community rallying behind her as she navigates an unexpected journey.

By NICOLE SMITH
Daily Mountain Eagle
nicole.smith@mountaineagle.com | 7/7/20

Governor Kay Ivey and State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris ask citizens to continue wearing masks and use social distancing during a coronavirus update in the state capitol building in Montgomery, Ala., on Tuesday June 29, 2020. (Mickey Welsh/The Montgomery Advertiser via AP)

Alabama governor settles $49M in virus-related education aid

MONTGOMERY, Ala. (AP) — Gov. Kay Ivey announced Monday that nearly $49 million in federal virus response aid will pay to boost internet access for students, offer digital textbooks and help … more

ASSOCIATED PRESS | 7/6/20

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