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Riverdale High School girls soccer team head coach charged with statutory rape
RUTHERFORD COUNTY, Tenn. (WZTV) — The head coach for a Middle Tennessee high school girls soccer team has been charged with statutory rape among other offenses, officials confirm. Nathan Sweet, the head coach for the girl's soccer team at Riverdale High School, was placed on unpaid suspension pending the...
First day of classes in metro Atlanta | List of school start dates
ATLANTA — While summer is in full swing, some students will return to the classroom at the end of July or the beginning of August. Here's a breakdown of when the first day of school is for districts across metro Atlanta and north Georgia. You'll also find links to school calendars for the 2024-2025 academic year below:
Two HBCU students could receive $2 million in civil lawsuit settlement
Two Atlanta HBCU students who were pulled from their car and tased by police during a Black Lives Matter protest back in 2020 could receive a $2 million settlement. The students, Messiah Young and Taniyah Pilgrim, attended Morehouse and Spelman College in 2020. The two were stuck in traffic during the protest that occurred on […] The post Two HBCU students could receive $2 million in civil lawsuit settlement appeared first on ClutchPoints.
8 Walker Students Complete Internships with the CDC
Eight students from The Walker School recently concluded a four-week internship at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta as a component of Walker’s Public Health Concentration Program. Students start by taking an epidemiology course in the spring of their junior year, focusing on developing a foundation of knowledge of public health and internship preparation. During their internship, students engage directly with CDC mentors to gain hands-on experience....
Engineering student recognized at national research conference
Jonah Henry, a senior mechanical engineering student in the Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering and Computing (AEPCEC), won first place in the Engineering Video Competition at the National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) 2023. The competition, held in Wisconsin, included students from colleges and universities across the country. NCUR...
Local residents mixed on state’s private school vouchers
When Gov. Brian Kemp signed a controversial school voucher bill into law earlier this year, it left some educators feeling apprehensive. In the wake of the bill, local residents are also feeling mixed on how to handle education options for their children. Homeschooling is now the fastest-growing form of education, particularly among families of color […] The post Local residents mixed on state’s private school vouchers appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
GHSA warns Georgia high school athletes could risk eligibility by signing NIL deals
The Georgia High School Association warned schools this week that athletes signing up for a certain name, image and likeness (NIL) company are risking their eligibility if boosters pay them for their online news and content. It’s likely that hundreds of Georgia athletes have registered with NIL Club, which has...
Rialto Center For The Arts Reveals 2024-2025 Rialto Series
The Rialto Center for the Arts at Georgia State University announced its 2024-2025 Rialto Series including award winning musicians, R&B funk, opera, lively jazz and a political comedy troupe. "We are excited for the upcoming season that features a broad range of artists - from funk, to African dance, to...
Cedar Grove falls to Pembroke Press Charter in overtime
On June 28, the Cedar Grove High School boys’ basketball team played Pembroke Press Charter in the Georgia Basketball Coaches Association (GBCA) Tournament where Cedar Grove lost in overtime 54-51. Pembroke Press started off hot, scoring six unanswered points until Cedar Grove’s big man Javonte Floyd made a post...
PRESS RELEASE: Emory University’s Center for AI Learning announces statewide education tour
Atlanta, Ga (June 11, 2024) - Emory University’s Center for AI Learning, in partnership with Rowen Foundation and the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, will embark on a statewide tour this summer titled “AI + You: Save Time, Earn More and Thrive with AI.” The educational initiative, which brings free short courses to local communities, seeks to demystify artificial intelligence, empower Georgians with the skills and confidence to keep pace with the evolving workforce technologies and will kick off a statewide workforce training program in AI.
Collin College’s Joshua Meza Shines at SkillsUSA National Tournament
Joshua Meza, a 19-year-old collision technology student from Collin College in North Texas, showcased his automotive refinishing skills and placed in the top 10 at the SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference in late June in Atlanta, GA. Currently pursuing an associate's degree in collision technology, Meza’s journey into this...
The HBCU Executive Leadership Institute at Clark Atlanta University Celebrates June Seminar Residency
Today, the Executive Leadership Institute at Clark Atlanta University (HBCU ELI) proudly announces the completion of eight New Presidents and the participation of 33 outstanding Fellows from two of its esteemed 2024 communities. This milestone not only celebrates individual achievements but also underscores the critical importance of nurturing the next generation of executive leaders within Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). To view a full list of the 2024 Community of Fellows and members of the Inaugural New Presidents Program click here.
New Research Reveals Pandemic's Lasting Impact on Our Nation's Youngest Learners
Curriculum Associates released a report today unveiling new national data on the pandemic's impact on academic growth and recovery for elementary school students. Student Growth in the Post-COVID Era offers a groundbreaking assessment of student performance, tracking growth year over year and comparing it to historical trends. The report—leveraging three years of longitudinal data—is the first of its kind to look at impacts on younger learners who were not yet in formal schooling at the start of the pandemic. This research is not an evaluation of specific instructional programs or interventions, but rather it provides a temperature check on students' academic growth, parsing aggregate data to determine where—and for whom—recovery may be occurring.
Jasper's Giesler, Forest Park's Howard, Barr-Reeve's Graber named to Indiana Baseball All-State Team
Local Sources - With the 2024 season having come to an end, the Indiana High School Baseball Coaches Association has named its All-State teams and Honorable Mentions. The following class lists represent athletes within the WITZ listening area. 4A: Honorable Mentions: Will Coleman (Castle), Gabe Wilke (Ev. North), Cole Decker...
MGA Professor's Research Published in Prestigious Journal
Middle Georgia State University (MGA) is proud to announce that Dr. Karim Feroz, Assistant Professor of Information Technology, has had his work published in the esteemed Australasian Journal of Information Systems. The article, titled “'Use' as a Conscious Thought: Towards a Theory of 'Use' in Autonomous Things," was co-authored with Gohar Khan of the College of Technological Innovation, Zayed University.
Admissions Director Q&A: Melissa Rapp of Emory Goizueta
For this edition of our Admissions Director Q&A, we revisit Atlanta, Georgia, and welcome back Melissa Rapp, Associate Dean of Graduate Admissions for the Goizueta Business School at Emory University. Melissa she leads the teams responsible for recruiting, evaluating, and yielding students across the portfolio of Graduate Business programs, including...
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