Education
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Athens-Clarke County
UGA Alum Uses Journalism to Prepare Youth
Rick Dunn enrolled in the University of Georgia in 1971, and he said he faced adversities for being a Black student at a predominantly white institution during his time at UGA. He ended up leaving college and started working as a radio host for WXAG — for more than 30 years. Later,…
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Education
Visa Changes, Uncertainties Put UGA International Scholars, Science at Risk
Shifting Federal Landscapes At the University of Georgia, 3,120 international students are building futures that depend on timelines they do not fully control, potentially jeopardizing their academic paths. As federal immigration policies governing student and work visas continue to shift, international scholars at UGA are studying, teaching and conducting research…
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Athens-Clarke County
Clarke Board of Education Announces West Broad Campus Cleanup, Improvement in Teacher Retention
Cleanup for West Broad Campus after a fire partially destroyed it on Sept. 8 is underway, Clarke County School District Interim Superintendent Jennifer Scott said Thursday at the Board of Education meeting. The board plans to hold a series of public information meetings on future actions regarding the school. The…
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Athens-Clarke County
Elementary School Custodian Named Employee of Month
Sallie Smith, a custodian at Johnnie Lay Burks Elementary, arrived at work in the morning as usual when the Clarke County School District superintendent approached her. “I’m like, she must be here to talk to the kids. Then she called my name,” Smith said. And for good reason: Smith had…
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Education
Jackson County’s Answer To Growth? More Schools, Fast
Jackson County is one of the fastest-growing counties in the United States. This rapid influx of people has created a large demand and simultaneous struggle for supplies to keep up. The demand is consistently rising for quality education. The county is working to meet this demand by constructing three new…
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Athens-Clarke County
United Campus Workers Protest Highlights Growing Tension Around Department of Education Cuts
In downtown Athens it is not uncommon to be walking around and stumble upon the occasional protest, but last week’s United Campus Workers of Georgia protest at the arch on March 19 hit a little closer to home for some. UCWGA is a wall-to-wall higher education union which offers…
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Education
Reading System Improves Literacy in Area Special Education Programs
Northeast Georgia elementary teachers say Wilson Reading System, a phonics literacy program for special education children, has been successful in improving literacy rates. The Wilson Reading System (WRS) has been implemented in over 40 Northeast Georgia schools to support K-12 students in special education programs. Since its introduction 17 years…
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Education
How Grow Wild Educational Resources is Transforming the Classroom for Teachers, Students
Tiny hands shot in the air when Nicole McGiboney asks a simple question. “Who here has a garden at home?” she asks, expectantly. An overwhelming majority of first-graders at West Jackson Elementary School are excitedly explaining what they grow in their gardens at home. One student has two rose bushes…
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High School Sports
Get to Know: Clarke Central Senior, UGA Football Commit Hezekiah Millender
Hezekiah Millender, a 3-star quarterback at Clarke Central High School, has caught the attention of the local community and college football recruiting with his recent commit to the University of Georgia. After transferring to Clarke Central from Goodyear, Arizona, Millender has backed up his skills with results. He was named…
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Education
Title I Explainer: What Could Change Without Federal Education Oversight
Title I funding has played a crucial role in American education since its implementation in the 1960s. It helps pay teachers’ salaries and purchase technology to streamline learning. Title I is also used to assist students who may not be offered the same opportunities as those in other school districts.…