By Beth Pinyerd As a teacher, I love to plan butterfly release parties for science classes in the springtime. All butterflies undergo a “complete...
Education Articles
Savor the fun of a spring picnic
By Beth Pinyerd For the Opelika Observer New life is bursting out all over with beautiful flowers and luscious green foliage. In the early part of...
Southern Union announces global partnership with Swiss 3D printer Sintratec
Special to the Opelika Observer Representatives from Southern Union State Community College and Swiss 3D printer developer Sintratec announced a...
Spratlin wins prestigious M. Cecil Padgett Award
Special to the Opelika Observer Southern Union State Community College Financial Aid Clerk Tammy Spratlin was recently awarded the M. Cecil Padgett...
State DAR recognizes Opelika teacher
Special to the Opelika Observer Opelika High School teacher Don Shirley has been recognized by the Alabama Society of the Daughters of the American...
Southern Union gives students a head start in careers
Special to the Opelika Observer Parents are invited to attend information sessions on the dual enrollment program at Southern Union State Community...
Lee County’s Michael Key awarded $3,600 scholarship in automotive manufacturing program from AAMA/ACCS
Special to the Opelika Observer Forty-eight students have each been awarded a $3,600 scholarship to study in automotive manufacturing programs at...
Leaving winter behind
By Beth Pinyerd Classroom Observer As I walked into a preschool building, the front bulletin board caught my eye. Four bunnies with their bundled-up...
Richland Elementary receives 2018 Alabama Safe Schools Initiative Award
Special to the Opelika Observer Attorney Gen. Steve Marshall announced last week the winners of the 2018 Alabama Safe Schools Initiative Awards of...