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School districts work to fill teacher openings as first day of classes approach
DEKALB COUNTY, Ga. — Classes will be back in session in less than a month for students and local districts are ramping up their efforts to fill hundreds of openings. “We’re looking for anyone who is interested in becoming a teacher,” said Tasha Davis-Mills, the DeKalb County School District HR director.
U.S. Sec. of Education Miguel Cardona touts student debt relief, HBCU funding during Atlanta visit
LISTEN: U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona is in Atlanta Wednesday, meeting with the heads of several of the state's HBCUs. He speaks with GPB's Peter Biello about the planned visit and the importance of defending public education. U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona is in Atlanta Wednesday, meeting with...
APS hosting annual Back to School Bash on July 20
Atlanta Public Schools will host its 10th annual Back to School Bash on Saturday, July 20 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Georgia World Congress Center in Halls C1 and C2. More than 11,000 students and families have pre-registered for the event, which will include nearly 200 exhibitors and is the largest back-to-school […] The post APS hosting annual Back to School Bash on July 20 appeared first on Rough Draft Atlanta.
Welcoming Metro Atlanta Teachers Back WIth Free Supplies!
Reec Talks With Dr Latonya Martin Rogers About Her Teacher’s Back To School Supply Event! Dr. Martin Rogers is a council woman representing Ward D in the City of East Point. Take a listen on how you can get involved or receive supplies. Welcoming Metro Atlanta Teachers Back WIth...
College Students Observe Government at Pentagon
JULY 17, 2024 – More than a dozen college students visited the Pentagon today to get a glimpse of how the Defense Department works and to learn more about the federal government and public service. At the Pentagon, the Air Force hosted joint panel discussions for students participating in...
Plans in the works for Georgians to get more than $200M in student debt relief
ATLANTA, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - As Georgians struggle to repay student loans, plans are in the works that could lower the cost of public education. The Department of Education found Georgia has the third highest student debt. More than $65 billion in debt is split between 1.6 million Georgians. The average borrower owes $40,500.
Ga. teens spend break in lab preparing for STEM careers
LAWRENCEVILLE, Ga. (Atlanta News First) - A group of Georgia high schoolers are not spending their summer at the pool like many of their other friends. They are spending eight weeks in a laboratory doing chemistry research. Organizers of the program said they are gearing up for careers in STEM.
A family with over 15 ties to the University of Georgia
Stella Cown, or “Grandma Stella,” moved from England in 1946 to Grayson, Georgia, a 56 minute drive to Athens. Cown, who recently turned 100 years old in March of this year, holds an impressive multigenerational connection to Athens. The college-town’s charm, tight-knit community and school spirit made it...
John R. Lewis Legacy Institute Brings Transformative CAMP PROMISE to Atlanta for the First Time at Emory University
Inaugural Event Aims to Equip Young Men with Essential Life Skills and Leadership Qualities Through Dynamic Workshops and Inspirational Speaker Forum. ATLANTA, GA / ACCESSWIRE / July 10, 2024 / The John R. Lewis Legacy Institute (JRLLI), founded by the family of Congressman John R. Lewis, is thrilled to announce the inaugural Camp Promise, Atlanta, taking place at Emory University from July 19 to July 21, 2024. Presented by The Same House, this camp aims to equip young males with essential tools for success, following the success of our first Camp Promise at Troy University.
Photos: A Look at the Upcoming STEM High School
Henry County Schools is presently accepting construction bids for the STEM high school. Here is a first look at the future building. The new building will open its doors to students in August 2027. It will be the district’s 11th high school. First Look at STEM High School. The...
12 Gwinnett High School Seniors Win National Merit Scholarships
Twelve seniors from Gwinnett County Public Schools have been awarded 2024 National Merit Scholarships, sponsored by U.S. colleges and universities. The winners are:. Brandon J. Woolfolk (Environmental Engineering) – University of Central Florida. Brookwood High School:. Aidan T. Stanley (Computer Science) – University of Alabama. Duluth High School:
Illinois Has A New Group Of Young People To Brag After A National Skills Competition
Dozens of Illinois students are celebrating national success this summer, thanks to their experience for workforce development through SkillsUSA Illinois. Illinois set a record with 100 students finishing in the top 10 at the recent SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference held in late June in Atlanta, Georgia. Students from...
Agnes Scott College Elects New Members to its Board of Trustees
Agnes Scott College announced that two newly elected members will join its Board of Trustees. James M. (Jay) Bailey and Julia A. Houston will begin their respective tenures on July 1 with each serving a four-year term. Also beginning her first elected term on the board is Whitney M. Ott ’03, who has served on the board for the past four years, representing the Agnes Scott Alumnae Association.
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