Education

Twenty three students from Ogeechee Technical College's Practical Nursing program marked their completion and entry into the profession during a pinning ceremony at the Joseph E. Kennedy Auditorium. They were honored by their instructors and celebrated for their dedication and readiness to serve in healthcare.

State School Superintendent Richard Woods invites Georgia public high school students in grades 10-12 to apply for the 2024-2025 Student Advisory Council, providing an opportunity to directly influence state education policies and serve as ambassadors for their schools. The application deadline is September 6.

As schools statewide commence the new academic year, the Georgia House of Representatives reflects on impactful legislation passed during the 2024 session aimed at enhancing education funding, school safety, and parental choice in education, ensuring Georgia students and educators benefit from increased resources and opportunities.

Brandon Moore’s journey to earning a master’s degree in higher education from Georgia Southern University is a testament to his resilience and determination. This spring, as he crossed the commencement stage, it was not just a milestone but a fulfillment of promises to his loved ones and himself, marking a moment that was truly "his time."

Georgia Southern University is set to welcome over 4,000 students to its Statesboro and Savannah campuses this Friday, August 9, 2024, as part of the annual Operation Move-In. This marks the beginning of a bustling new academic year, bringing energy and excitement back to the community after a quiet summer.

Bulloch County's 13 Title I schools are hosting Parent Nights from Aug. 12 to Sept. 20, providing families with opportunities to engage in Title I Annual Meetings and participate in breakout sessions focused on school attendance, literacy skills, testing, and more.

From August 1-23, Bulloch County invites nominations for gifted services among second to eighth graders who are NEW to the district, while also offering online tools to foster students' higher-order thinking and talent development through engaging activities and resources.

The Georgia RESA Network launched its Let's Read Georgia Literacy Coaches’ Training event, uniting educators, legislators, and stakeholders to kick off a statewide literacy initiative aimed at enhancing educational outcomes through targeted teacher support and training.

East Georgia State College (EGSC) hosted its inaugural Bobcat Summer Leadership Program this year, a four-week journey aimed at helping first-time full-time freshmen transition smoothly from high school to college.

Georgia students demonstrated significant progress on the 2023-24 Georgia Milestones assessments, with scores increasing or holding steady on 10 of 13 tests in ELA, science, and social studies. Math scores, updated to reflect the new K-12 Mathematics Standards, will be released later this fall.