Dear Editor: As planning for the 2020-2021 school year begins, I encourage the school districts of Auburn City, Lee County and Opelika City to...
Area schools should strive to mirror academic calendar of Auburn University’s
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Education Articles
Acts of kindness melt away the winter blues
By Beth Pinyerd It was winter 1986. I was a second-grade teacher at Carver Primary in the Opelika City School System. On Jan. 2, 1986, my husband...
2020 Resolutions to make your child happy
As we usher in a brand new year and decade with 2020, I have composed an outline of gifts that I have collected from several resources over the...
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to our followers and readers!
By D. Mark Mitchell I wanted to take this opportunity to wish you all a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! I wanted to say a special “thank you”...
Santa Squirrel
One Christmas Eve night, The Classroom Observer author had mistakenly thought their visitor was Santa Claus, but instead it was Santa Squirrel. I...
Alabama 4-H exists to create excitement for learning for state’s children
By Brittney Kimber Special to the Opelika Observer Alabama 4-H needs your help. Each year, young people across the state pack their suitcases to...
Circles of Opelika held second graduation ceremony earlier last week at Southern Union
Special to the Opelika Observer Circles of Opelika hosted its second graduation ceremony last Thursday in the Southern Room at Southern Union State...
Alabama 4-H Foundation to award $35,000 in scholarships
Special to the Opelika Observer The Alabama 4-H Foundation is helping advance the education of 35 high school seniors. The foundation will be...
Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Auburn Alumnae Chapter celebrates 41 years of service
Special to the Opelika Observer Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. is a private, not-for-profit organization whose purpose is to provide assistance...