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Second Annual ExceptiCON Doubles Attendance and Excitement
Cobb's Special Education teachers recently gathered at McEachern High School for the second ExceptiCON conference and training. This year's attendance was well over 400, nearly doubling last year's inaugural event. Classrooms, hallways and areas immediately outside the Freshman Center were filled with eager-to-learn special educators from all over the District. ExceptiCON is about showing special educators how much they are appreciated for supporting Cobb students with disabilities. The term ExceptiCON...
Pickett’s Mill Brings School Spirit to New Kindergarteners' Doorsteps
Rising kindergarten students already feel like part of the Pickett’s Mill Elementary School family thanks to a recent visit by their principals. In a beloved tradition now in its fourth year, Principal Dr. Benji Morrell and Assistant Principal Blair Ivey recently visited the homes of incoming kindergarteners to personally welcome them to the Pickett’s Mill family and get the new students excited for the start of school on Aug. 1. ...
Cobb Schools Wins Third Straight National Championship for AHA's Kids Heart Challenge
Students in Cobb County completed the Kids Heart Challenge this school year, supporting their long-term mental and physical health while raising funds to support the mission of the American Heart Association, a global force for healthier lives for all. Of the over 4,000 school districts participating in the Kids Heart Challenge nationwide, Cobb County Schools has been recognized as the top school district in the country for the third consecutive year. ...
2 Cobb Students Selected for Boys Nation in Washington
Two Cobb County students are heading to Washington D.C. after being selected for the 2024 American Legion Boys Nation to represent the state of Georgia. Grant Pool of North Cobb Christian School and Benjamin Blackwood of the Walker School will serve as two student senators representing the Peach State at the national event. Founded in 1946, Boys Nation is an annual weeklong training program where rising high school seniors learn...
Global Leadership Academy Beta Club Wins at National Competition
In the last few months, National Beta members from the Global Leadership Academy for Homeschoolers have been working hard to prepare their entries for the National Beta Convention. In June, they were able to celebrate that hard work when announced the winners of the following competitions: Create & Animate – 1st Place, Service Learning Showcase – 1st Place, Speech DIV 1 (Lyle J. Gladney) – 1st Place, Technology – 1st Place, Black &White Photography (Christian Scott) - 2nd place and Marketing & Communication - 8th...
Cobb Schools Strikes Up Training for Music Educators from Cobb and Beyond
For decades, the Cobb County School District has been ranked as one of the best places in the nation for music education. This summer, music educators from across Georgia and the nation gathered at Kell High School for a two-week-long training hosted by Cobb Schools. The professional development event focused on the Orff-Schulwerk Methodology, a popular music education approach named for the famous 20th-century composer and music educator Carl Orff....
Cobb Educators are In it to Win it!
School’s out for the summer, but Cobb educators are keeping the excitement alive as they prepare for another successful year. Walton High School recently buzzed with energy as educators from across the district flocked to the Cobb Schools In It to Win It summer conference. This annual event, a favorite among pre-K through 12th grade educators, is co-hosted by the Academic and Instructional Technology divisions. Providing a perfect mix of...
Registration for the 2024 Georgia Elite Classic Showcase is now OPEN!
Registration for the 2024 Georgia Elite Classic Showcase is now open for any high school, middle school or flag football players interested in competing in the December All-Star Games. The showcase will take place on Sunday, July 21 from 5-8 p.m. at Blessed Trinity High School. The showcase will serve...
Atlanta districts turn to incentives to fill open positions before school year
ATLANTA — A month from the start of the new school year, districts are still recruiting teachers. Many are turning to salary incentives to attract new teachers or retain current employees. According to the Georgia Department of Education, 78 percent of teachers resign and leave the field. Less than...
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