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Georgia students show continued gains in math and other subjects

Georgia students show continued gains in math and other subjects Georgia’s Department of Education released updated testing data Thursday showing promising improvements of Georgia students, according to Georgia Public Broadcasting. Third graders through high school students have either met pre-pandemic levels in math, science and social studies or are testing just under. Allison Timberlake, a deputy superintendent at the state agency, told GPB News that math results have risen for […]

todayAugust 11, 2026 14

School children sitting at desks with arms up to answer question, enthusiasm, knowledge, participation
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Federal Head Start overhaul could impact more than 20,000 Georgia children

Federal Head Start overhaul could impact more than 20,000 Georgia children A new plan by the federal government could impact Head Start programs in Georgia.  Head Start centers nationwide serve around 700,000 children providing early childhood education, health, nutrition and family support services to low-income children. Officials with the Department of Health and Human Services announced Thursday plans to overhaul the program, throwing out many regulations. The department argues that […]

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Georgia students head back to school as new year begins Monday

Georgia students head back to school as new year begins Monday Children, parents and teachers have been preparing for the first day of school for weeks, and some will head back to the classroom today for the first day of the 2026-2027 academic year. Several schools across Georgia welcome back children Monday, including Atlanta Public Schools, Cobb County Schools and Bibb County Schools. Jennifer Rich of Centennial Academy said she […]

todayAugust 3, 2026 11

Chivon Carter founded Community Co. in McDonough after struggling to find the early childhood program she wanted for her own children. Today, the center focuses on play-based learning, mindfulness and building a supportive community for families. CBS News Atlanta
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McDonough mom creates learning center built on community

McDonough mom creates learning center built on community After struggling to find a community for her children, a mom in McDonough, Georgia, decided to build one herself. Chivon Carter founded Community Co., an early childhood center that focuses on community and helping children learn through play. "When you look through the lens of the idea that we're actually raising people and not little kids, everything changes. Here we teach children […]

todayJuly 29, 2026 16

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North Georgia school district says 4-day week continues to pay off

North Georgia school district says 4-day week continues to pay off A northwest school district in Georgia switched to a 4-day school week more than 15 years ago, and school officials say students and staff have loved the shift. Chattooga County School District adopted the model in 2010 to cut back on costs, but they found the change provided other benefits, such as an increase in morale, fewer discipline issues […]

todayJuly 27, 2026 18

Charm Mapp on stage in gown after being named Georgia's 2027 Teacher of the Year
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Jones County educator named Georgia’s 2027 Teacher of the Year

Jones County educator named Georgia’s 2027 Teacher of the Year A Jones County middle school teacher has been named the 2027 Georgia Teacher of the Year. Charm Mapp, an eighth-grade math teacher at Clifton Ridge Middle School, received the recognition after being named the 2025 Jones County Teacher of the Year. State School Superintendent Richard Woods announced the selection at a banquet, according to a news release from Georgia College […]

todayJune 4, 2026 18

Gov. Brian Kemp speaks at the state Capitol Monday before signed workforce development bills. Credit: Office of Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp.
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Kemp signs workforce bills aimed at boosting talent pipeline in Georgia

Kemp signs workforce bills aimed at boosting talent pipeline in Georgia In a mad dash to sign bills before the Tuesday deadline, Gov. Brian Kemp signed more pieces of legislation Monday focused on strengthening Georgia’s workforce. "In order to be the best state in the country for business and economic growth, Georgia also has to be the Top State for Talent," Kemp said in a news release. "Our skilled and […]

todayMay 13, 2026 12

Gov. Brian Kemp signs the amended budget at the state Capitol Tuesday for the 2026 fiscal year.
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Kemp signs Georgia education bills focused on literacy and school policy

Kemp signs Georgia education bills focused on literacy and school policy Gov. Brian Kemp signed multiple bills into law Tuesday dealing with the state’s education system. House Bill 1193, or the Georgia Early Literacy Act of 2026, was a legislative priority for Speaker Jon Burns.  "Today's signing of the Early Literacy Act of 2026 marks a historic step forward for Georgia's children and our state's future success," Burns said in […]

todayMay 7, 2026 21

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Federal court sides with South Georgia teacher in racial bias lawsuit

Federal court sides with South Georgia teacher in racial bias lawsuit Amid the Trump administration’s push to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs, a South Georgia teacher recently received a legal win after a discrimination lawsuit. Lana Foster, a 65-year-old retiree, was fired in 2018 after 34 years of working for the Echols County School District, and she filed a lawsuit claiming years of racial discrimination, according to WABE.  Text […]

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