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ASMS launches free online ACT prep

CONTRIBUTED TO THE OBSERVER ALABMA — In November, ACT Inc. reported that the national average ACT composite score dropped to 19.5 out of a maximum score of 36 for the Class of 2023. According to data released by the testing organization, that is the lowest average...
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Students in the news:

Beulah student wins reading contest Alysa Hatchett, a fifth grader at Beulah Elementary School, was surprised by the Alabama Education Association (AEA) and Aubie as the winner of this year's Be a Champion and Read Contest. Out of more than 37,000 student entries who...
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Opelika Board of Education approves
new assessment contract

BY ANITA STIEFELANITAS@OPELIKAOBSERVER.COM OPELIKA— The Opelika City Schools Board of Education met in regular session on Tuesday, Oct. 24. Among the items of business, the board approved a textbook committee, granted permission for two field trip requests and...
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Auburn University Receives $18.4 Million Federal Grant for GEAR UP Achieve Initiative

CONTRIBUTED BY AUBURN UNIVERSITY NEWS AUBURN —Led by efforts from the College of Education and University Outreach, Auburn University has received an $18.4 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Postsecondary Education to provide greater...
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CFEA Supports Local Education

CFEA Supports Local Education

Jun 22, 2023

This year, the Community Foundation of East Alabama distributed $39,200 in community scholarships from donor funds established within the foundation...

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