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...
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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Education briefs |Feb. 8, 2024

Education briefs | Feb. 1, 2024

STARKVILLE — William Randolph of Opelika, Savannah Herrick of Phenix City, and Jayden Jordan, Katherine Barlow, Elizabeth Rabren, all of Auburn,...

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