Education
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Clarke County School District Changes Middle School Grading System Due to Pandemic
After progress reports, some parents may have seen some dramatic changes in their student’s grades. The Clarke County School District has changed its “incomplete” grading policy to a “missing” policy, which means that some students’ grades might have become lower than the day before. The school district announced the…
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Jackson County Schools’ Nutrition Program Sees Participation Decline During COVID-19
The Jackson County School system recognizes the importance of healthy food options for children by providing nutritious breakfast and lunch options for their students every day. The nutrition program provides meals that consist of “at least two-thirds of the recommended daily dietary allowances,” according to the Jackson County Schools website.…
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Teachers Navigate Self-Expression In Era of Zoom, Social Movements
Traditional classrooms have turned into scheduled Zoom calls, and in 2020 when social and political movements are on the rise, teachers must navigate what they are allowed to express in a classroom environment, especially when there are additional ears listening besides students. In August 2020, at Alton C. Crews Middle…
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A Community Rewired: How Clarke County is Providing WiFi Access to Virtual Learners
With no option for in-person learning, WiFi access can be a problem for students in Clarke County schools, but the Clarke County School District and the city of Athens are working together to address this issue. The Clarke County School District and the Athens Area County Chamber of Commerce have…
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Barrow Parents’ Preferences on In-Person, Distance Learning Vary
The Barrow County School System returned to in-person classes on Sept. 8 to the relief of parents whose children experienced difficulties with digital learning. Parents also had the option to continue distance learning. The school system chose to start classes virtually this semester after more than 90 staff members were…
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Art Lessons in Minecraft: How Liberty County Schools Are Pivoting To Online Learning
Core classes like English or math translate relatively easily from classroom to computer. “Connection classes,” like art and band, require a little reworking in order to successfully make that transition. Liberty County, Georgia, is experiencing these transitions with all of their courses due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and the county…
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‘A Matter Of Ethics And A Matter Of Equity’: Students Request Systemwide Pass/Fail Grading Option for University System of Georgia
The University System of Georgia (USG) has remained unchanged in its decision to not offer a pass/fail option to students following the closure of Georgia colleges due to coronavirus on March 16, 2020, despite pleas and numerous petitions from students across the state. Georgia public colleges and universities are among…
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Community Rallies to Feed Athens’ Students
With no more than a week of preparation, faculty and staff of the Athens-Clarke County school district are now feeding thousands of children across the county. Ethan Monteagudo is a senior majoring in journalism in the Grady College of Journalism and Mass Communication at the University of Georgia.
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Artificial Intelligence: What It Could Mean for UGA Film Programs
Technology disrupts every industry and changes the way people move, think and act. In the film industry, technology is able to advance production and assist in creativity. A specific technological advancement that can affect the film industry is artificial intelligence. The film industry is beginning to partner with AI companies…
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School Board Meeting Tonight Will Decide Fate For Clarke County Superintendent
The Clarke County School Board will meet tonight, Dec. 3, at 5:30 p.m. to discuss if the current school superintendent, Demond Means, will continue in his job. Means announced his discontent with the school board and his intent to resign at a Nov. 21 school board meeting. https://youtu.be/a1OgZPgFAVA Clarke County…