Education

Ogeechee Technical College proudly celebrates the accomplishments of Jalen Day, a Diesel Technology graduate, as he embarks on his next journey with the U.S. Navy Seabees in Rota, Spain.

Bulloch County 8th grader Melanie Burgos won the Bulloch County Farm Bureau Middle School Bookmark Contest with a colorful design featuring Georgia-grown crops. Her artwork advances to the Georgia Farm Bureau District 7 competition.

The Bulloch County Literacy Council had hundreds of people learn about the importance of early literacy for students at the 3rd annual Literacy Luau on Tuesday, March 4th at Statesboro High.

Georgia lawmakers are considering Senate Bill 150, which would allow retired teachers to return to the classroom 60 days after retiring with 25 years of service, as a temporary solution to the state’s shortage of 5,300 teachers.

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.