Archive By Section - Education
The Liberty County School System's policy for background checks officially changed two weeks ago after some applicants with criminal pasts had been considered and approved for hire within the system.
May 23, 2011
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Seraine Page
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Education
The long-awaited overhaul of the 9-year-old No Child Left Behind law has begun in the House with the first in a series of targeted bills, but a bipartisan, comprehensive reform of the nation's most important education law still appears far from the finish line.
May 22, 2011
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By Chris Williams and Christine Armario
Associated Press writers
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Education
On Monday and Tuesday evening, Liberty County School System students and parents celebrated the ranking of more than 80 media festival projects that were rated superior last month at the Georgia Student Media Festival.
May 20, 2011
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Seraine Page
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Education
There were 111 seniors who flipped their tassels May 13 at Long County High School's graduation ceremony.
May 20, 2011
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Mike Riddle
Coastal Courier correspondent
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Education
Walker Middle School recently inducted new members into its Junior Beta Club, bringing the membership total to 84. Students must maintain a 4.0 grade point average all year to be invited to join the club, which participates in local and national community-service projects. This school year, WMS's Junior Beta Club took part in a highway cleanup, Relay for Life, book drives, food drives and the GACHIP (child identification program). Nationally, members participated in the Scholastic pajama drive and a service project to benefit Jerry's Kids.
May 18, 2011
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Special to the Courier
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Education
Principal's List
May 18, 2011
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Special to the Courier
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Education
Results of the 2011 Georgia High School Graduation Tests show student scores increased in all content areas where there is historical data - science, social studies and English language arts.
May 18, 2011
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Special to the Courier
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Education
Seven Snelson-Golden Middle School students - ages 11-14 - were arrested Friday for disorderly conduct on a bus ride home.
May 18, 2011
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Seraine Page
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Education
Hugs. Laughter. Hoots and hollers. Smiles. Tears.
May 18, 2011
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Seraine Page
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Education
Evelyn Rogers, a 2009 Liberty County High School graduate, currently is enrolled at Bennett College for Women in Greensboro, N.C.
May 17, 2011
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Special to the Courier
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Education
Long County High School held its annual senior banquet Thursday.
May 17, 2011
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By Mike Riddle
Correspondent
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Education
On Friday, Lyman Hall Elementary fifth-grade students sang about surfing, dancing and a little thing called love during a production called "Dance Mania," a tribute to summer fun.
May 17, 2011
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Seraine Page
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Education
ATLANTA - A Georgia law that cleared the way for a wave of new state-approved charter schools was struck down Monday by the state's divided top court in a landmark decision that has left thousands of students and parents under a cloud of uncertainty.
May 17, 2011
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By Greg Bluestein
Associated Press writer
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Education
Christopher Columbus, Rachael Ray, Harriet Tubman and even the Obamas visited the Liberty County Board of Education on Tuesday evening to pose for photos, give speeches and offer glimpses of history to visitors who wandered through the massive lobby.
May 14, 2011
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Seraine Page
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Education
Ever since Chris Anderson took over as principal at Liberty Elementary School, students actively have raised funds for the American Diabetes Association's Kiss-A-Pig campaign. This year was no different as the school raised $5,000 -all thanks to the staff, students, parents and Anderson's ability to be a good sport.
May 13, 2011
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Patty Leon
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Education
