Education Articles

New law offers much-needed break from cell phones

BY MARY WILSON, ACES EAST ALABAMA — A new school year always brings opportunities for adjustments. This year, Alabama public school students, staff and parents must adjust to a new law that bans wireless devices from classrooms. That includes cell phones, smart...

All students to receive free lunch at Lee County Schools

CONTRIBUTED BY LEE COUNTY SCHOOLS LEE COUNTY — The Lee County Board of Education announced its policy for free and reduced-price meals for children served in schools under the National School Lunch Program and/or School Breakfast Program. For School Year 2025/2026,...

AU receives letter threatening suit over minority scholarships

BY ANITA STIEFELMANAGING EDITOR AUBURN — On July 23, Auburn University administrators received an email from a Texas-based legal group claiming the university’s scholarships aimed at increasing a racial diversity are illegal.“We write to you today to inform you that...

Darden High Class of 1968 announces scholarships

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — The J.W. Darden High School Class of 1968 announced its 2025 academic scholarship recipients. These scholarships are awarded to outstanding graduating seniors in honor of their grandparents, who are DHS Class of 1968...
Spell the word WINNERS

Spell the word WINNERS

ACS students earn top honors Auburn City Schools won the 2024 Lee County Spelling Bee, with Ethan Zou and Liam Kim securing the top two spots in the...

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Education briefs |Feb. 8, 2024

Education briefs |Feb. 8, 2024

TUSCALOOSA — The University of Alabama’s coed cheerleading team placed second at the UCA National Competition held at Walt Disney World in Orlando...

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