Education Articles

SUSCC Foundation Taking Nominations for Distinguished Alumni Award, Outstanding Community Partner Award

CONTRIBUTED BY SUSCC OPELIKA — The Southern Union State Community College Foundation is now accepting nominations for two prestigious awards: the Distinguished Alumni Award and the Outstanding Community Partner Award. These awards honor individuals and businesses that...

Ivey’s EO No. 742 provide educational opportunities

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER MONTGOMERY – Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday signed Executive Order No. 742, expanding school choice in the state of Alabama even further by participating in the newly-created Federal Education Freedom Tax Credit program, also known as the Federal...

Lee County school board extends superintendent’s contract through 2030

BY STEVEN STIEFEL FOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Lee County Superintendent Mike Howard’s contract was extended through June 2030 during the Board of Education’s Jan. 13 meeting. Howard said the extension adds about a year and a half to his previous contract and was...

Auburn School Board  Members honored at meeting

BY KADIE TAYLOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — Auburn School Board Members were honored with gifts from principals and employees, at the Jan. 13 School Board Meeting, as well as a banner prepared by Auburn Junior High School. Superintendent Dr. Cristen Herring also shared her...