Education

The Georgia Department of Education celebrated 324 schools as Literacy Leaders for their outstanding achievement and growth in student reading levels, highlighting the vital role of literacy in shaping educational success. Julia P. Bryant Elementary, Mattie Lively Elementary, and Stilson Elementary schools made this year's list.

Ogeechee Technical College (OTC) has received a generous $4,765 donation from the Home Builders Association (HBA) to enhance training and educational opportunities for students in its Construction Management program.

Join the East Georgia State College Foundation for an exciting Casino Night fundraising event on November 7, where guests can enjoy games, food, and a silent auction, all while supporting educational opportunities for students.

The Associated General Contractors of Georgia (AGC Georgia) is set to host the Southeast Georgia Workforce Development Alliance's Skills Challenge on November 13, welcoming high school construction students from 26 local counties to compete in various trades at the Bulloch County Agricultural Complex.

Students from FFA chapters in Georgia and Florida showcased their remarkable wood and metal projects at the Sunbelt Ag Expo in Moultrie, Georgia, from October 15-17, competing for recognition and cash prizes in a contest designed to highlight their creativity and craftsmanship.

In response to internet connectivity issues after Hurricanes Helene and Milton, the Georgia Department of Education is providing hotspots to ensure continued learning, expanding its partnership with T-Mobile, which has already supplied over 500 hotspots to rural communities. So far, devices have been secured for nine primarily rural school districts, including Appling, Bartow, Coffee, Laurens, Mitchell, Monroe, Taylor, Towns, and Wayne.

Bulloch County Schools recently held a work session to review improvement efforts at Stilson Elementary and Langston Chapel Elementary. Assistant Superintendent of School Improvement Teresa Phillips, along with staff from both schools, outlined strategic steps underway to address the academic needs of their Students with Disabilities (SWD) subgroup.

Brooklet Elementary' s 29th annual Pumpkin Parade delighted the community with creative, storybook-inspired displays that brought favorite literary characters to life. Students, teachers, and staff joined together to celebrate reading and imagination, turning pumpkins into everything from classic fairy tale figures to adventurous heroes.

On Friday, October 25, at 10am, Brooklet Elementary School will host its 29th Annual Pumpkin Parade, where students will showcase decorated pumpkins inspired by favorite children's books, celebrating creativity and literacy in the community.