 | Cullman County Schools adding more cameras to bus fleet
The Cullman County School District is adding more security camera's to it's fleet of school buses.  Video
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 | Shades Cahaba Elementary recognized for excellence
The Character Education Partnership has named Shades Cahaba Elementary School as a 2012 National School of Character.
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 | $1.59M Awarded for Upward Bound Program
Friday, Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell announced that $1.59 million was awarded to four colleges in the 7th Congressional District for the Upward Bound Program under the U.S. Department of Education.
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 | Janitor graduates from Columbia University
He spent seven years learning English and 12 years in college. Here is the inspiring story of a janitor who will soon graduate from a prestigious university. Video
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 | Local high schools ranked among best in state
Some of the best high schools in the nation are right here in the CBS42 viewing area.
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 | Bentley returns school calendar bill with executive amendment
Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday returned House Bill 360 to the Alabama Legislature with an executive amendment that increases flexibility for local school systems.
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 | Teacher School Supply Bill Close to Final Vote in House
Lawmakers say the Teacher School Supply Bill is close to a final vote in the State House. The legislation would give $300 to every classroom in the state for school supplies. CBS 42's Melissa Crabtree has an update. Video
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 | Lawmakers change starting age for students to 6 from 7
Lawmakers votetd to change start age for students to 6 from 7. Video
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 | Oakman students build outdoor classroom
Oakman students build their own outdoor classrom. CBS 42's Melissa Crabtree talks to them about getting closer to nature. Video
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 | Jasper schools tell students "Bring Your Own Device"
Jasper schools are telling students to "Bring your own device." The new program allows students to use their smart phones and ipads in class. Video
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 | Student debt tops $1 trillion
Debt on student loans now tops credit card debt. Video
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 | Hackleburg Students Finish First Year in Trailers
Hackleburg students have spent their first full year in their make-shift campus made up of 36 trailer units. Video
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 | Storm Recovery Grant to Moody Elementary
CBS42 presents $1,000 grant to Moody to help with storm recovery. Watch the video! Video
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 | Hanceville Kids Get CBS42 Grant
Hanceville Elementary receives a $1,000 award to help with tornado recovery. Watch the video! Video
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 | Special Grant for Holt Elementary
CBS42's One Class at a Time project remembers schools damaged in the storms of last April. Watch the video! Video
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| Two Alabama schools named "Green Ribbon"
Winterboro High School and Munford Elementary School part of first-everhonor.
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 | Community College Month Highlights Ala. System
It's National Community College Month in Alabama and state leaders are highlighting the benefits of the system. Video
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 | Special Award for Special Ed Teacher
Traci Hollyhand of Sprayberry Center in Northport wins One Class at a Time grant. Watch the video! Video
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 | Illegal immigrants demand continued access to higher education
CBS 42's Melissa Crabtree talks to an Illegal immigrant speaking out about the need for higher education in Alabama, as legislators consider denying access in the future. Video
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 | Laura Nabors wins $1,000 grant!
Ken Lass presents Alabaster teacher with a One Class at a Time award. Watch the video! Video
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![]() | Students prepare for NASA moonbuggy race
Bevill State students are preparing for the NASA great moonbuggy race in Huntsville next week.
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 | Torando Recovery: Drafting students designing new homes
Tornado Recovery: Drafting students at Bevill State Community College are designing new homes for storm survivors. Video
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 | Roderick Isaac Wins $1,000 Grant!
Ken Lass presents Midfield P.E. teacher with One Class at a Time award. Watch the video! Video
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 | Susan Moore Counselor Wins CBS42 Grant
Ken Lass presents Lisa Meeder with a $1,000 One Class at a Time grant. Watch the video! Video
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 | Walker County Heart Safe Schools
Walker County schools chosen to get free AED's as state's first heart safe school system. Video
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 | Pell City Teacher Gets $1,000 Surprise!
CBS42's Ken Lass presents Math teacher with One Class at a Time grant. Watch the video! Video
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![]() | Voters approve 1/2 Cent Sales Tax Increase in Cullman County
Voters approve 1/2 cent sales tax increase in Cullman County.
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 | Students Jam with Germs at Mock Hospital
A thousand first graders are having a blast jamming with germs at a mock hospital in Hanceville this week.
CBS 42's Melissa Crabtree tells us how the field trip is helping them face their fears. Video
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 | Cullman Co. 1/2 Cent Sales Tax Increase Vote
Cullman County voters are deciding on a 1/2 cent sales tax increase today. Video
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 | Senate Passes School Supply Bill
The Senate passed the School Supply Bill this week ... it provides $300 to every classroom in the state. Video
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 | One Class Grant to Maplesville HS!
CBS42's Ken Lass presents Maplesville HS with a $1,000 grant. Watch the video! Video
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 | Cullman Schools Report Rise In Bullying
Cullman schools report a rise in bullying. CBS 42's Melissa Crabtree has a frank discussion with students and administrators about the ongoing effort to combat this problem. Video
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 | Isabella High School Awarded Grant
CBS42's Ken Lass presents a $1,000 grant to Isabella High School to aid in student tornado recovery. Watch the video! Video
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 | Help For Teachers With High Cost of School Supplies
Classroom essentials can be expensive for teachers who many times pay for supplies out of their own pocket. CBS 42's Melissa Crabtree takes us to one Jasper classroom to see how school supplies add up. Video
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 | Teachers Tackling Bus Driving On The Rise in Walker
With nation wide cuts in education and a shortage of bus driver's, some school districts are looking to teachers to step up and drive students to school each day. CBS 42's Melissa Crabtree talks to educators in Walker county about what it takes to do both. Video
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 | A Desert Island In Birmingham
CBS 42's Kaitlin McCulley shows how one non-profit is using a desert island to inspire children to write. Video
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 | Former Bibb County Principal Will Not Return
Lee Vanfleet will be exiting the Bibb County system after reaching a resolution before his appeal hearing. Video
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 | $1,000 Surprise for Birmingham Teacher!
CBS42's Ken Lass presents Center Street Middle School counselor Carol Turner with a grant as part of the One Class at a Time project. Video
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 | Susan Young Wins $1,000 Grant!
Brent Elementary teacher wins grant from the CBS42 One Class at a Time project. Watch the video! Video
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 | Trying to Get to Harvard
A group of bright young minds are preparing for a monumental challenge at one of the centers of academic achievement. The Fairfield math team is heading to Harvard! Video
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 | LIGHTS ON AFTERSCHOOL
AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM Video
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 | New Superintendent Talks Bright Future
Dr. Tommy Bice is welcoming his new role as State Superintendent, even as Govenor Bentley alludes to further cuts to the education budget. Video
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 | Samantha Ross Wins CBS42 Grant!
CBS42's Ken Lass presents Pleasant Grove teacher with a $1,000 check as the latest One Class at a Time winner. Watch the video! Video
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 | Student Population Explosion in Cordova
Cordova High School's student population has expanded by record numbers this year, with more coming each month. CBS 42's Melissa Crabtree talks to students about what is bringing them to this small Walker County school. Video
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 | Funding for New Hanceville Gym Approved
FEMA Funding has been approved for a new Hanceville High School gym. The roof was ripped off on April 27th. Video
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 | System Considering Drastic Reforms Including Year Round Calendar
Select schools in the Tuscaloosa City School System could be in a year-round calendar by next fall. Video
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 | Good attendance pays off for Tarrant students
Six students left school Monday with new bikes. Video
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 | Valencia Winston Wins $1,000 Grant
Ken Lass surprises Tuscaloosa teacher Valencia Winston with a $1,000 check as part of CBS42's One Class at a Time project. Watch the video! Video
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 | One Class at a Time is Back
This week's "One Class at a Time" highlights the importance of day to day items, to improve education.
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 | Ethics Law Hinders Gift Giving To Teachers
Alabama's ethics law is hindering holiday gift giving to teachers. CBS 42's Melissa Crabtree talks to parents and teachers who say the law is ruining the holiday spirit. Video
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