Education

Thirteen awards were announced worldwide, only two of which went to individuals based in the U.S. Keeley received the award in the business and economic development category. Achievements cited included his development of Georgia Southern’s presence in Ireland and his facilitation of trade and investment opportunities between Georgia and Ireland. It is the highest honor the country of Ireland can give to a person who is a non-resident.

The GOAL program helps technical students get connected to local businesses and strengthens the relationships of colleges and the community workforce.

More than 132,000 seniors received personalized letters from Gov. Brian Kemp last October listing the public universities, colleges and technical colleges they are academically eligible to attend. Nearly 12,000 high school seniors had requested information about the GEORGIA MATCH program through Jan. 7 or taken it a step further by claiming a spot at one of the system's 23 colleges and universities participating in the initiative.

Portal, Langston and Mattie Lively will all three get new principals for the '25 school year. Click on the graphic to read more.

Recommendations include reducing the maximum class size from 22 to 20, increasing lead and assistant teacher salaries, increasing funding for opening new or renovated Pre-K classrooms in public school systems and lease-equivalent payments for private Pre-K providers, and more.

Local temperatures are expected to be below freezing in the early mornings through Monday, Jan. 22. Bulloch Schools wants you to keep these tips in mind.

State School Superintendent Richard Woods shares an update on literacy progress in Georgia and what he believes is the next step in that journey.

Bulloch Board of Education elected Elizabeth Williams as Chair and Heather Mims as Vice Chair at their first meeting of the year. Click on the image to read about all business covered by the BOE.

Approved by the State Board for the Technical College System of Georgia in the fall of 2023, the 8 credit-hour program will launch during the Spring 2024 semester. This program is part of a partnership with the Hyundai Motor Group Metaplant America.

These talented students will have the honor of participating in the GMEA District Honor Band in February, led by distinguished musicians and educators.