Archive By Section - Education
The Liberty County Board of Education during its Tuesday meeting approved a host of bids and contracts for capital improvements and projects, including the performing arts center renovation contract and the conceptual plans for the next step in Bradwell Institute renovations.
December 16, 2011
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Danielle Hipps
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Education
SAVANNAH - Armstrong Atlantic State University graduated 575 students at its Dec. 10 winter commencement ceremony. Henry "Hank" Huckaby, the 12th chancellor of the University System of Georgia, delivered a commencement address at two ceremonies in the Alumni Arena at the Sports Center at Armstrong.
December 15, 2011
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Special to the Courier
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Education
ATLANTA - Poor students in Georgia soon may get some help in paying for college.
December 15, 2011
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Associated Press
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Education
Don't let the fun and food of the holidays interfere with your child's learning. Video games and flashy electronic toys may appeal to many kids, but often don't work a child's mind as well as non-electronic games and puzzles. Parents shouldn't fret, however. There are plenty of toys and games available this holiday season to keep a child's brain sharp and focused during the break and beyond. Here are some tips to help keep children learning and their brains sharp during the school holidays:
December 14, 2011
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Special to the Courier
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Education
Midway Middle School students and staff recently embraced the opportunity to share with those who are in need. Midway Middle School's student council members collected more than 1,000 non-perishable food items to donate to two local food distributors, including Hinesville's Manna House food pantry.
December 14, 2011
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Special to the Courier
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Education
Snelson-Golden Middle School and Joseph Martin Elementary School were both under lockdown for a short time Wednesday morning after a nearby resident reported a suspicious person in the area.
December 14, 2011
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Staff report
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Education
AUSTELL - Six Flags Over Georgia is encouraging kids to read.
December 08, 2011
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Associated Press
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Education
After nearly two months of fierce competition with more than 600 schools, the final three schools have made the cut in Under Armour's Finding Undeniable challenge - and First Presbyterian Christian Academy is among them.
December 08, 2011
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Staff report
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Education
Members of a new club at Joseph Martin Elementary are taking on math in a fun but educational way.
December 07, 2011
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Special to the Courier
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Education
After a successful fundraiser, Lewis Frasier Middle School's National Junior Honor Society students present a check to buy 150 wreaths for the upcoming Wreaths for Warriors Walk ceremony. The wreaths will be among the 439 wreaths placed on the memorial trees on Fort Stewart's Warriors Walk at a public ceremony at noon Saturday. The fifth annual ceremony is held in honor of the 3rd Infantry Division soldiers who died as a result of service in Iraq and Afghanistan. LFMS Principal Jermaine Williams, NJHS adviser Ms. Jereice Campbell, and Tony Justi and Susan Ammons from W4WW attended the check ...
December 07, 2011
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Special to the Courier
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Education
First Presbyterian Christian Academy held its third annual "Christmas in Candyland" Miss FPCA pageant Saturday at Dorchester Civic Center in Midway.
December 07, 2011
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Special to the Courier
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Education
For the sixth consecutive year, Waldo Pafford Elementary School fourth-graders and Tonja John's students participated in a turkey project with their families.
December 07, 2011
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Special to the Courier
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Education
More than 250 University of Georgia College of Pharmacy alumni and their families attended a recent homecoming tailgate.
December 07, 2011
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Special to the Courier
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Education
STATESBORO - The first woman appointed to a superior court bench in Georgia will speak at Georgia Southern University's commencement this month.
December 07, 2011
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The Associated Press
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Education
STATESBORO - The first woman appointed to a superior court bench in Georgia will speak at Georgia Southern University's commencement this month.
December 06, 2011
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Associated Press
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Education
