Education Section
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DoD, Liberty schools honored for partnership The Liberty County School System and the Department of Defense, Fort Stewart Garrison Command recently were recognized at the Georgia Career and Technical Education Association Conference in Atlanta. The duo received the award for “unique work-based learning/youth apprenticeship business partnership.” |
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State faces battle over school reform ATLANTA — Georgia faces a tough battle to implement education reforms in 26 school districts as more massive state funding cuts loom on the horizon. |
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Hinesville cadet performs in Scotland EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND — As a member of The Citadel Regimental Band and Pipes, Cadet Joshua Barnard Rodgers of Hinesville participated this month in the 2010 Diamond Jubilee of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. |
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Liberty students' ACT scores lag behind state's College-bound high school seniors aren’t wasting any time gearing up for standardized admissions tests, such as the ACT and SAT. And their hard work is paying off. |
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Area students start at GCSU Freshmen Natalie Sharp and Sally Gilbreth entered Georgia College and State University’s class of 2014 with the highest high school grade point averages and recently were recognized during the school’s welcome week ceremonies. |
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Long FBLA students dress for success Walker Middle School’s Future Business Leaders of America group had its first meeting of the new school year Aug. 12. Members discussed upcoming events and activities, including a monthly “dress for success” day. |
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Georgia wins 'Race to Top' grant ATLANTA — More than 13 million students and 1 million educators will share $3.4 billion from the second round of the federal “Race to the Top” grant competition, the U.S. Education Department said Tuesday. |
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Soldiers support Long County schools Two Fort Stewart brigades partnered with schools in Ludowici last week to enhance relations between the post and Long County students. |
