Education

Kemp vetoed House Bill 319, which prohibits the University System of Georgia Board of Regents from raising tuition or fees more than 3% without the approval of the legislature.

If adopted, the new English and language arts standards would be implemented in the 2025-2026 school year.  The public comment period closes May 1.

Participants keep proceeds from their sales. Proceeds from table rentals, concessions, and any donated funds will be given to Marcella's Community House, Inc., and the Caring & Sharing Home for Boys.

The Bulloch County Board of Education is shining a light on a number of recent accomplishments in its music education programs

The decision comes as 20 of USG’s 26 public colleges and universities are already set to receive less money next fiscal year under the state’s funding formula due to enrollment decline.

The budget, which takes effect July 1, increases state spending by $2.2 billion, or 7.4%, over the budget the legislature adopted last spring. It includes pay raises of $4,000 to $6,000 for state law enforcement officers and $2,000 increases for other state workers, teachers, and university system employees. The budget also covers 100% of tuition for Georgia’s HOPE scholars for the first time since 2011.

The measures would jointly provide for the establishment and implementation of evidence-based literacy instruction methods and curriculum for students.

The Georgia Department of Education identifies and honors high school seniors who have achieved excellence in school and community life through the Georgia Scholar program. Basquin and Burke were among only 154 graduating seniors selected in the state.

Check out these recent Bulloch County student successes in technical organization competitions.

Each group of students created their own presentation to help educate students about oral health