Archive By Section - Education
WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Defense Department now has a roadmap to bring all schools on military bases up to 21st century facility standards, Pentagon officials announced last week.
September 08, 2011
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By Jim Garamone
American Forces Press Service
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Education
Like many children, Matthew is plagued by thoughts of monsters in his room at night. He imagines that they're playing under his bed, in his toy box and even in his trash can.
September 08, 2011
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Danielle Hipps
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Education
ATLANTA - Technical College System of Georgia Commissioner Ron Jackson recently announced the launch of a new International Center for Technical Education that will enhance the TCSG's global outreach.
September 07, 2011
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Special to the Courier
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Education
ATLANTA - Gov. Nathan Deal said he's exploring the idea of paying extra for top-notch teachers willing to work with some of the state's youngest students.
September 07, 2011
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Associated Press
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Education
Shaniece Withrow of Hinesville has accepted membership in the National Society of Collegiate Scholars. Withrow will be honored during an induction convocation this fall on the campus of Georgia State University.
September 06, 2011
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Special to the Courier
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Education
McDonald's is hosting two McTeacher's Night fundraisers in September.
September 06, 2011
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Special to the Courier
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Education
With a possible state waiver from No Child Left Behind's adequate yearly progress standard looming in the future, Georgia education officials are spreading the word about a potential new index for evaluating schools.
September 03, 2011
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Danielle Hipps
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Education
According to the 2011 ACT report, Georgia high school students improved in a number of areas on the ACT, even while the number of students tested increased from 44 percent in 2010 to 47 percent in 2011. Some of the student gains include the following: more high school seniors demonstrating college readiness, key demographic subgroups outperforming the national average and improvements in eight- and 10-grade student assessments of college readiness.
September 01, 2011
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Special to the Courier
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Education
ATLANTA - It's getting tougher to get into Georgia's top public colleges.
August 31, 2011
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Associated Press
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Education
The Long County School System named Sherry Lester teacher of the year Aug. 16 during a short ceremony. Lester, center, accompanied by her husband, Kelly Lester, front left, accepted a plaque from Long County High School Principal Scotty Hattaway, front right; and BoE members, back row from left, Chairman Dempsey Golden, Emma Strickland, Linda DeLoach, Billy Hall and Vice Chairwoman Florence Baggs.
August 30, 2011
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Mike Riddle
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Education
Bradwell Institute and Liberty County High School will have a parent information meeting about graduation requirements for the classes of 2012-2015 from 6-7 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 30, in Bradwell's cafeteria.
August 29, 2011
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Staff report
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Education
The Long County Board of Education received reports on the planned high school and the preliminary Adequate Yearly Progress results Tuesday at a called workshop.
August 29, 2011
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Mike Riddle
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Education
Parents of the county's 2,916 public high school students may find one event this week to be especially helpful: the Graduation is the Destination meeting.
August 29, 2011
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Danielle Hipps
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Education
Thanks to a collaborative community effort, Liberty Elementary School has a new catalyst for learning: a 150-gallon aquarium filled with colorful African cichlids.
August 26, 2011
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Danielle Hipps
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Education
A financial audit of the Liberty County School System showed that despite two findings, the district reported its 2010 finances in a "fair" manner, according to an official report presented to the board of education.
August 26, 2011
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Danielle Hipps
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Education
