Education Articles

Auburn to offer free remote reading tutoring for children this summer

Special to theOpelika Observer The Auburn University Reading Center will offer free remote reading tutoring June 5 to July 15 for children who have completed grades K-2 and who are not yet reading fluently. No tuition will be charged for children accepted into the...

Southern Union honors outstanding students

Special to theOpelika Observer Southern Union State Community College began the tradition of honoring the academic achievements of its students three years ago. That tradition continues this year, but with a different twist. “‘Honors Day’ at Southern Union...

Wear a smile during National Photo Month!

We well remember Nat King Cole’s song, “When You’re Smiling, The Whole World Smiles with You!” During the month of May, we usually have graduation ceremonies, piano recitals, dance recitals and other end-of-year ceremonies which bring on smiles and many happy pictures...

Lee County School Board celebrates 2020 graduates during virtual meeting

By Natalie AndersonStaff Reporter The Lee County School Board met for their meeting last Tuesday through Zoom where the public was able to virtually attend. The school board provided an update on the graduate numbers amongst local schools for the 2020 senior class in...