Education

Ogeechee Technical College’s SkillsUSA team earned a gold medal, two silver medals, and one bronze medal at the SkillsUSA Georgia State Leadership and Skills Conference held in Atlanta from February 20-22, with standout performances in Esthetics and Cybersecurity, including gold medalist Sophia Lewis, who will compete at the national conference in June.

Ogeechee Technical College welcomed seniors from Bulloch, Evans, and Screven counties for its inaugural High School Senior Day on March 4, offering students insights into the academic and career opportunities available at OTC, featuring informative sessions and a motivational speech from alumni Heather Gonzalez, 2024-25 Bulloch County Teacher of the Year.

The National Youth Advocacy and Resilience Research Center (NYAR Research Center) at Georgia Southern University has received nearly $150,000 in state funding to evaluate Georgia’s P-20 programs, aimed at enhancing educational opportunities for students from pre-K through post-secondary education.

The Georgia Senate passed SB 124, allowing children of active-duty military parents to access the state's $6,500 private school tuition subsidy without first attending an underperforming public school.

Georgia teachers have the highest morale in the nation, according to Education Week’s newly released Teacher Morale Index.

The Parker College of Business at Georgia Southern University recently honored Senator Billy Hickman with the Distinguished Service Award, recognizing his exceptional contributions to the accounting profession, business success, and dedication to the community and university.

Amid the unprecedented challenges of the pandemic, Kadiatou Diallo-Montford dedicated herself to understanding how COVID-19 impacted adults with severe mental illness.

Bulloch County Schools is committed to supporting the well-being of its employees and will host its Third Annual Benefits & Wellness Fair on March 10 to provide valuable resources for their health and wellness.

Bulloch County Schools has successfully secured an extension for administering the Georgia Milestones tests, adding 10 extra days of instruction for third through eighth graders after the state approved its request to push back testing dates.

State School Superintendent Richard Woods has named 301 Advanced Placement (AP) Honor Schools from 104 school districts for 2025, recognizing their commitment to rigorous, high-quality education and academic excellence. Statesboro High School was named an AP STEM School and AP STEM Achievement School.