Education Articles

A Cheerful Heart Is Good Medicine for Children

Early in the morning on teaching days as I was getting my classroom ready for first grade, I’d hear the feet of one little fellow running down to the classroom. This child greeted me every day with a big “good morning” and would settle down in his desk to embark on...

Lee County School Board approves Tentative Path to Reopening Schools

By Will FairlessAssociate Editor The Lee County School Board approved the “Tentative Path to Reopening Schools” at its July 14 meeting. The plan was presented by Jason Wright, the assistant superintendent and director of career technology at Lee County Schools....

Auburn University to require coronavirus testing

By Hannah Lester Associate Editor Auburn University is preparing for the return of students this fall and how best to protect the campus when they do.  The school announced Thursday in a university press release that all students will be required to complete a...

AO Discover!,awarded the Kuvio Creative Impact Grant

Special to theOpelika Observer East Alabama’s first hands on science museum, AO Discover!, has recently been awarded the Kuvio Creative Impact Grant. As a recipient, AO Discover! will receive up to 100 hours of branding, web design and marketing services at no cost...

Garner earns All-State honors

Written by D. Mark Mitchell - Sports Editor Cross Country Girls Emma Garner earned All-State honors by finishing seventh at the state cross country...

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