Education Articles

Jefferson’s Opelika names Ashley Hunter inaugural Teacher of the Year

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER OPELIKA — Ashley Hunter has been named the first-ever Jefferson’s Opelika Teacher of the Year.Hunter, who teaches second grade at Auburn Early Education Center, was chosen from nominations submitted by students and community members. The...

Education Briefs | Week of April 20, 2025

TUSCALOOSA — Olivia Seale Esposito of Auburn and Ryan Johnston of Opelika were among 40 University of Alabama student singers who traveled to perform in Berlin, Heidelberg and Leipzig, Germany. TROY — Troy University announced students who have been named to the...

Compliance probe tensions continue at South Smiths

BY STEVEN STIEFELFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — The controversy at South Smiths Station Elementary School intensified during the April 15 Lee County Board of Education meeting, where teachers and community members criticized Superintendent Mike Howard for his handling...

Phillips to lead expanding Lee County Pre-K program

BY STEVEN STIEFELFOR THE OBSERVER LEE COUNTY — Lee County Schools Superintendent Mike Howard said he plans to recommend interim Teresa Phillips as principal of the county’s Pre-K program at the Board of Education’s next meeting on May 13.“She chose to join me and...
Opelika Previews New School

Opelika Previews New School

The new Fox Run  sixth grade school is set to open next month. With the building completed, the school system recently offered tours of the school...

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‘Keep Pushing and Keep Going’

‘Keep Pushing and Keep Going’

Dadeville Shooting Survivor Focusing on the Future --------- BY KENDYL HOLLINGSWORTH KENDYLH@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA — Life is a series of small...

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