6+ hour, 28+ min ago  (832+ words) MONTGOMERY, Ala. " Alabama school systems can now begin selecting new social studies textbooks after the State Board of Education voted Thursday to adopt recommendations from a committee tasked with reviewing options." Thursday's vote followed weeks of debate among board members…...

1+ mon, 7+ hour ago  (547+ words) MONTGOMERY, Ala. " The Alabama State Board of Education returned Thursday to the question of approving new social studies textbooks, but members spent much of the discussion focused on the board's role in approving the materials. A vote, initially expected in…...