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Bar chart showing the percent of Athens-Clarke County students relying on free or reduced food lunch by school; most schools report rates above 90%, with the lowest at 68.36% (Timothy Elementary) and the highest at 95%.

Athens Families Face Hunger Crisis as Federal Food Aid Expires

About 60% of Athens-Clarke County students rely on free or reduced school meals, a ...

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The Clarke County School District has 43 teachers under the Special Education Academics Department. Pepita Nancy Raju is one of the new additions in the past two years to increase numbers in each school. (Photo/Mary Ryan Howarth)

‘This is Something We’re Going to Fight For’: Special Education Residency Program Pushes to Bolster Support

[Special education] is something we’re gonna stand up for… it’s not going anywhere,” said ...

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The new curriculum posters sit in the classroom of Jakelyn Spencer, a third grade Cleveland Road Elementary School teacher, on Friday, Feb. 2, 2024. The program, which began implementation in August 2023, aims to build on foundational skills. (Photo/Libby Hobbs)

Clarke County Schools New Literacy Program Goes Back to Phonics

Clarke County School District (CCSD) is going back to the basics with its new ...

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