Education Articles

AU hosts College Quest for visually impaired high schoolers

BY SAM VISE | FOR THE OBSERVER AUBURN — College Quest, a specialized two-week program for visually impaired high school students, is underway at Auburn University, running from June 14 to June 27.This free initiative is sponsored by the Alabama Department of...

Southern Preparatory Academy appoints Dean of Academics

CONTRIBUTED TO THE LAFAYETTE SUN CAMP HILL — Southern Preparatory Academy is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Blaine Thompson as the new Dean of Academics. A respected educator and thoughtful leader, Thompson brings a wealth of experience and vision to this...

School boards approve cell phone restrictions

County schools require students to store cell phones in lockers, backpacks BY STEVEN STIEFELFOR THE OBSERVER Catherine Summers, center, was hired as an assistant principal at Beulah High School at the June 10 Lee County Board of Education meeting. Pictured with her...

Education Briefs | Week of June 8, 2025

LIVINGSTON — The University of West Alabama held spring commencement exercises on May 8 and 9. Local students who graduated include:From Auburn - Julia Austin and Pamela Wilson, both received B.S. degrees in interdisciplinary studies; Kaitlin Hill, B.S. degree in...
100%  About Community

100% About Community

BY ELI HUDSPETHFOR THE OBSERVER BEULAH —The Future Farmers of America organization has always been community oriented. Clint Cobb of Beulah High...

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