Technology has changed the way children develop and interact with others, and while it seems to change every day, many parents are forced to keep up or get left behind.
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - A new after school homework assistance program for students will launch the first full week of September. The initiative, coordinated by District 2 Sylacauga City Councilwoman Tiffany Nix, will be a full fledged effort between local charitable pillars of the community.
It may still feel like summer, but school is back in session across Alabama. So, for those of us behind the wheel, here’s a refresher class to help keep students safe as they travel back and forth each day:
Safe driving – the basics
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SYLACAUGA, Ala. -The Sylacauga Board of Education hired many new employees during the summer. These new employees were introduced to the assembly of teachers and staff members at the SCS Institute held on Wednesday, Aug. 2 at the recently renovated Sylacauga High School Performing... Read More.
Recently, the Boston Globe ran an article that described a different approach from several private universities on criteria used for admitting students. The plan is to eliminate grades on transcripts and scores on standardized tests as the primary reason for admissions to their university.... Read More.
SYLACAUGA, Ala. - This week, Sylacauga High School named its new band director effective immediately.
Nichols-Lawson Middle School director Samuel Childs was officially named Director of Bands at SHS. After serving in the position for one year, former SHS director Ryan Murrell left earlier in... Read More.
AUBURN, Ala. - Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey said it’s time for the state to address its aging infrastructure and education issues if it is going to be truly prepared to recruit 21st century jobs.
Speaking to state and local economic developers at the Economic Development... Read More.