By Beth Pinyerd As we are at home respecting our state’s “Shelter in Place” order, I am sure many of us are reflecting on earlier days when life was...
‘Walking down memory lane’ – an intergenerational lesson
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Education Articles
Auburn College of Agriculture fills role in food chain during pandemic
Written by Paul HollisSpecial to theOpelika Observer Even during a worldwide pandemic, faculty, staff and students in Auburn’s College of...
Regions Bank, EVERFI expand financial education offerings to K-12 students
Special to the Opelika Observer Regions Bank is pleased to announce it is working with social impact education innovator EVERFI to provide more than...
Lee County School Board holds abridged virtual meeting last Thursday
By Morgan Bryce Editor The Lee County School Board met for a special called meeting last Thursday that was held virtually because of the ongoing...
Celebrating your children each day of the week
By Beth Pinyerd One idea I’ve gleaned from other teachers that I love to do in the early childhood classroom is choosing to celebrate a star student...
Auburn’s CPAP-to-ventilator device passes major test on live animal
Special to the Opelika Observer As life-saving ventilators grow scarcer worldwide in the fight against COVID-19, an Auburn University research team...
Local foundation announces scholarship giveaway for area seniors
Special to the Opelika Observer The Knee High Foundation Inc. is committed to helping youth within the community. They strive to mentor, serve, and...
Southern States Bank makes contribution to J.W. Darden Foundation in late March
Special to the Opelika Observer Southern States Bank contributed $25,000 to the J.W. Darden Foundation. A check was presented to Foundation Board...
CARES Act enhances unemployment benefits
By Justin Smith The CARES Act created a temporary Pandemic Unemployment Compensation program that will help provide financial relief to families,...