Education

Project Eaglet, a collaborative initiative between Georgia Southern University and Bulloch County Schools, gives elementary students hands-on learning experiences across campus, thanks to support from the Kiwanis Club of Statesboro.

Georgia’s new law banning cellphones in K-8 classrooms aims to eliminate a major distraction in schools, with districts now tasked with developing enforcement plans ahead of the 2026-27 school year.

Six graduating seniors from Bulloch County Schools were honored for completing the REACH Georgia Scholars program, earning $10,000 each in college scholarships through four years of academic achievement, service, and mentorship.

Southeast Bulloch High School’s symphonic band will close out its concert season with a high-energy performance titled “Move Your Body” on Friday, May 16, at 7 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Statesboro.

The Bulloch Retired Educators Scholarship Foundation presented Katie Gardner, Makayla Jones, Carolyne Petkewich, and Valery Manville with their scholarships on Tuesday. These Bulloch County students all have plans to major in education when they begin college this fall.

Bulloch County Schools has certified its first 20 high school students in Heavy Equipment Operations, marking a major step forward for its new workforce-driven career pathway in skilled trades and construction.

The Bulloch County Board of Education celebrated REACH Scholars in a reception before the meeting and presented each graduate with a cord to wear at graduation. The board reviewed the 2026 fiscal year budget and approved bus purchases and repairs of schools damaged in Hurricane Helene.

The Georgia Department of Education celebrated nearly 2,000 future educators during its first-ever Teach in the Peach Statewide Educator Signing Day, held Tuesday, May 6, at the College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta and across the state.

State School Superintendent Richard Woods expresses gratitude for Georgia's teachers in a heartfelt letter for Teacher Appreciation Month.

Ogeechee Technical College celebrated statewide recognition as student Rien Perez was named the 2025 GOAL 1st runner-up and instructor Quincy Jackson earned a top-nine finalist spot in the RPA competition at this year’s TCSG Leadership Summit.