A New Partnership to Better Serve Alabama Families and Schools

There’s a lingering misconception that private or Catholic schools aren’t equipped to serve students with disabilities. In Auburn, Alabama, one Catholic school is quietly proving otherwise. As an AOSF partner school and the only Catholic school within a 50-mile radius, St. Michaels Catholic School is offering families something increasingly rare: strong academics, intentional faith formation, and a learning environment that welcomes students with a range of learning needs, including dyslexia, hearing impairments, and vision challenges.  And they’re not just “making it work.” They’re building a model designed for it.

The Alabama Opportunity Scholarship Fund is excited to welcome Shelley Babington to the team as part of the organization’s growing Choice Navigators Program.

Follow Maleah Tigner’s journey from first grade to valedictorian at Chambers Academy—and how opportunity, leadership, and community shaped her future.

Teacher Appreciation Week is a time to celebrate the dedicated educators at AOSF partnership schools and highlight how school choice helps expand opportunity for students, families, and teachers across Alabama.

Meet four graduates who have benefitted from Alabama Opportunity Scholarship since kindergarten.

Meet the Chambers Academy Class of 2026 as seniors share their future plans, college goals, and how a strong community helped shape their journey.

Last week, Alabama Opportunity Scholarship Fund joined partners from across the country at the Children's Scholarship Fund Partner Summit in New York City—an energizing gathering of leaders committed to expanding access to educational opportunity. During the summit, our Executive Director, Andy Ryan, was invited to speak on the growing potential of Education Freedom Tax Credits (EFTC) and what they can mean for states, schools, and families. As more states explore this flexible funding mechanism, the conversation focused on how EFTC programs can open doors—giving families greater access to the learning environments that best meet their children’s needs while strengthening the broader education landscape. Beyond the sessions, the summit offered something just as valuable: connection. From longtime partners to new collaborators, the room was filled with individuals and organizations working toward the same goal—empowering families with education freedom. These moments of shared insight and collaboration continue to drive the work forward. The takeaway was clear: momentum is building. And with it, a renewed commitment to ensuring more families have access to the opportunities they deserve.

Learn how Renaissance School s transforming student outcomes, boosting confidence, academic growth, and brighter futures through access to the right school.

A single mother shares how scholarships made 13 years of faith-based education possible for her daughters, and the lifelong impact of that support.