Get free school supplies at the 205 Magic City Back-to-School Bash on Aug. 7
The 3rd annual Magic City back-to-school event is upon us! It will be hosted by Clipper's Barbershop and will include everything from free haircuts to snowcones!
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Jefferson County Commission allocates $18M to local school boards
The Jefferson County Commission is creating a better future for students as they allocate $18M to local school boards.
UA EMBA helped Thomas create your next favorite startup—here’s how
Starting your own business is daunting—unless you have a great set of skills behind you. Through the University of Alabama’s Executive MBA Program, startup champion Thomas Walker Jr. learned how to go from being a leader to becoming an executive.…
Game Design, 3D animation, Commercial Music + more. Expansions for Samford’s School of the Arts
Samford’s School of the Arts is adding two new programs this fall to meet the needs of growing industries in the arts. The new Commercial Music, and Game Design and 3D Animation programs were developed by industry professionals who joined Samford last summer.…
The Birmingham Promise—How the City of Birmingham and UAB are making college more accessible
Mayor Woodfin and the City of Birmingham emphasized the importance of investing in education with the Birmingham Promise. This trailblazing program introduces Birmingham City School students to unbelievable opportunities where they gain priceless work experience and encourages education beyond high…
Brennan’s Story: How the Bold Goals Coalition and United Way of Central Alabama aids progress in education, health and financial independence for many in the community
Did you know that by fifth grade, summer learning loss can cause some students to fall up to three years behind in school? In addition, it is estimated that by the year 2020, over 60% of the jobs in Alabama…
12 ways to support teachers and schools in Birmingham this fall, including how to send them on a beach trip
Packing lunch boxes. Carpooling to school. Homework. It’s back to school time in Birmingham. How can you help your child and your child’s teacher have the best school year yet? Bham Now has pulled together 12 tips to help you…
3 things you can learn at the FREE Grow with Google training on August 6 at the Birmingham Public Library
Are you needing a little help in using Google for work? A free training seminar (Yes, we said free.) will be held on Aug. 6 at the Birmingham Public Library. Register now, because classes are filling up fast!
Southern Research Institute’s new STEM Education Outreach Lab will host 50 high school students who will use it to conduct physical and life science experiments
Innovation Week Is Like No Other Off the heels of the DC BLOX’s economic development announcement on Monday, and then the kick-off of a week that celebrates creatives, risk-takers and innovators, Southern Research Institute cut the ribbon on its new…
Birmingham’s Covalence launches new Catalyst program
Sponsored Birmingham innovator, Covalence has recognized the need for a fast-track method to train the next generation of software developers, right here in Birmingham. Matt Landers, Will Johnston and Matt Morgan, founders of Covalence, began the coding boot-camp after realizing…
Auburn & NBA basketball legend, Charles Barkley partners with vocational school
Former Auburn University basketball player and NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley has announced he will be starting a vocational school initiative to train plumbers, electricians and car mechanics.
Attention all education innovators, AT&T Aspire Accelerator is taking applications
AT7TAT&T Got a solution to an education challenge we face? If you have an innovative education venture, AT&T wants to know about it…and just maybe they will help you make that idea become a reality! With investment money, expenses, mentoring and access…
Online programs rank high for UAB and Samford in 2017 U.S. News and World Report
Great news has been reported for the University of Alabama at Birmingham and Samford University. In a 2017 U.S. News and World Report ranking of best online programs in the nation, both universities land high on the list.
Have something to say about Birmingham City Schools? Here’s your opportunity:
Share your ideas with Birmingham City School Superintendent Dr. Lisa Herring tonight!
For Birmingham to thrive, Woodfin says it’s all about education and economic development
You’ve heard Mayor-elect Woodfin throw around these terms this election year: education and economic development. What does Birmingham’s new mayor have in mind?