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'I Love This School' Tour Reaches Out to Elementary Schools

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:19:29 UT

An interactive concert event specifically for elementary schools, promoting positive energy with a positive message, the 'musical show' includes songs like I Love This School, Keep Your Hands to Yourself, Bullies Ain't Nice, Reading Rocks! and Teachers Rule the School...

Atlanta Mom Inspired by Grandmother’s Encouragement and Love of Education: Creates Online Study Site

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 18:18:59 UT

Qwizzy’s World was transformed from a ‘good idea’ to a ‘dream-come-true’
for local entrepreneur Julie Wilson, who designed the study site to help her kids study for tests...

Teaching Kids How to Study for Tests is Key to Classroom Success

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 01:28:29 UT

On the heels of controversy surrounding Georgia’s 2007-2008 school year CRCT scores, parents and educators alike are finding that adequate preparation for state-mandated tests is critical...

CCPL, Atlanta Hawks and Atlanta Thrashers Team up for Reading Challenge

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 00:40:33 UT

The Cobb County Public Libraries are taking part in the fourth annual Atlanta Hawks/Atlanta Thrashers ‘Check-It-Out Reading Challenge,’ running now through Aug. 15 for students in grades K-12...

Ashworth High School Extends International Honor Society Membership

Thu, 03 Jul 2008 01:46:00 UT

Ashworth High School, part of Ashworth University, will begin extending membership invitations to Delta Epsilon Tau International Honor Society for Distance Learning...

BlazeSports America’s Leadership Class of 2008 Graduates

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 01:03:02 UT

BlazeSports America welcomed its graduating class of young leaders during a ceremony held June 14 at Kennesaw State University’s Convocation Center...

Ashworth University Issued Charter for International Honor Society

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 01:31:13 UT

Ashworth University has been selected by The Distance Education and Training Council (DETC) to represent the academic achievements of students with a charter membership in the Delta Epsilon Tau International Honor Society for Distance Learning...

State School Board Approves District Charter System Status

Mon, 16 Jun 2008 00:55:32 UT

The State Board of Education, in an 8-2 vote on June 12, approved the Marietta City Schools (MCS) district as one of Georgia’s first charter school systems...

Lt Governor Casey Cagle: It is Time to Approve Remaining Charter Systems

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:43:02 UT

The Charter Advisory Committee voted and overwhelmingly approved a document reinforcing their recommendation that the remaining petitions of City Schools of Decatur, Marietta City Schools, Gainesville City Schools and Chattahoochee County Schools be approved for charter system status...

Siegel Institute for Leadership, Ethics and Character at KSU Offers Seminars

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:44:46 UT

The Siegel Institute at KSU has a sizzling line-up of seminars & events for you, your family, friends & associates that will make a difference in your life this summer. Please note a few changes to the schedule of courses...

Lt. Governor Casey Cagle: First Charter System will Bring Positive Change for Georgia’s Students

Wed, 21 May 2008 01:00:12 UT

Lt. Governor Casey Cagle applauded the decision today by the State Board of Education to approve Warren County School System as Georgia’s first Charter System...

Campbell High School Students Participate in Junior Achievement Program with MARTA

Sun, 13 Apr 2008 00:15:47 UT

Campbell High School students, Angelica Brasfield, Michael Brasfield, and Shoshana Cabral joined MARTA staff on April 7th to learn about careers in transit...

United Way in Cobb County hosts Get Ready to Read! Lunch and Learn

Sat, 29 Mar 2008 00:18:59 UT

Get Ready to Read! is an early literacy program designed to help parents and childcare professionals ensure young children are equipped with the skills for learning to read...

Cobb Eighth Graders Show Big Gains on Writing Test

Mon, 24 Mar 2008 01:16:45 UT

Cobb County middle schools are proving that proactive efforts to help students develop writing skills are paying off. Cobb eighth graders made significant gains on the 2008 state writing assessment...

Cobb County’s Gina Coss Named One Of 10 Finalists for State Teacher of the Year

Sat, 08 Mar 2008 13:54:31 UT

Gina Coss, fifth grade teacher at Sedalia Park Elementary School and the 2007-08 Cobb County School District Teacher of the Year, has been named one of 10 finalists for the 2009 Georgia Teacher of the Year by State Superintendent of Schools Kathy Cox...