Education Articles

Parent challenges board over Loachapoka facilities; Superintendent cites spending

Superintendent says district spends more per pupil at Loachapoka than any other school BY STEVEN STIEFELFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The mother of a Loachapoka student raised concerns about school facilities during the Feb. 10 meeting of the Lee County Board of...

Education Briefs | Feb. 09, 2026

IRONDALE, Ala. — The Howard and Juanita Savage Scholarship Foundation, in partnership with the Alabama Associated General Contractors (Alabama AGC), is proud to announce the recipients of its most recent scholarship awards supporting students pursuing a career in...

Southern Union Foundation names two new board members

CONTRIBUTED BY SOUTHERN UNION OPELIKA  — The Southern Union State Community College Foundation has announced two new members of its board of directors, as well as new members of the executive committee. Joining the board as directors are Traci Henry of Railroad...

U.S. News & World Report recognizes Auburn University’s online graduate programs among nation’s best in 2026 rankings

CONTRIBUTED BY Auburn — Auburn University has again earned national recognition for academic excellence, securing several top rankings across its graduate online business, education, engineering and nursing programs in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Online...
Education Briefs | July 4, 2024

Education Briefs | July 4, 2024

Education Briefs LIVINGSTON, Alabama — The University of West Alabama has announced its President’s List and Dean’s List for the Spring 2024...

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Education Briefs | July 4, 2024

Education Briefs | June 27

TUSCALOOSA — Marcus J. Hardnett of Auburn has received the Lasting Impact Award at the University of Alabama. Hardnett was nominated by students to...

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School News | June 27, 2024

School News | June 27, 2024

Opelika City Schools posts perfect lunchroom health scores Every school’s cafeteria team in the Opelika City Schools System achieved a score of 100...

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School News | June 27, 2024

Local School News | June 20, 2024

Lee County Schools special announcement LEE COUNTY — In compliance with the Alabama Choose Act, Lee County Schools is now accepting applications for...

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Education Briefs | July 4, 2024

Education Briefs

BOSTON, Mass. — Alyssa Chang of Auburn earned Dean’s List list honors from Emerson College for the Spring 2024 Semester. The requirement to make...

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