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Education October 18, 2024

Lawmakers Tackle the Problem of Low Literacy in Georgia Schools

By Ashly Hospodka ACWORTH, Ga. – “It was hard for me to keep up and learn from home,” Liam Roberts said. “I couldn’t pay attention to my work, and I…

Education October 7, 2024

Cobb County School District average SAT score in state top 10, above national results

Cobb County School District average SAT ninth in state, beating state and national averages By Rebecca Gaunt Cobb County School District ranked in the top 10 for Georgia’s 2024 average…

A group of people in vigil outside the Cobb County School District offices

Education September 20, 2024

Safety not on Cobb school board agenda despite parent requests

Community members held a moment of silence for the victims at Apalachee High School — Photo by Rebecca Gaunt By Rebecca Gaunt Requests that safety be added to Thursday’s Cobb…

Cobb school board member speaks at press conference

Education September 20, 2024

Citizens protest ‘pornography in Cobb schools’ outside district headquarters

Board Chair Randy Scamihorn called the dispute over books “ideological.” (all photos by Rebecca Gaunt) By Rebecca Gaunt Cobb County Board of Education Chair Randy Scamihorn and board member Brad…

Education September 13, 2024

Board of Regents honors Kennesaw State professor with teaching award

Sara Evans — photo courtesy of Kennesaw State University This article by Darius Goodman first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission: The University System of Georgia…

Education September 9, 2024

KSU receives $25,000 grant from Enterprise Mobility

By Mark Woolsey A partnership between Kennesaw State University and a major employerhas been strengthened- much to the benefit of students needing help asthey launch their careers. The school’s Department…

Education August 28, 2024

Kennesaw State receives Georgia Serves grant to boost student volunteerism

This article by Darius Goodman appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission: Kennesaw State University has received more than $169,000 in AmeriCorps funding from the Georgia Commission…

Education August 23, 2024

Kennesaw State University Foundation names new chair, six new trustees

[Photo of Teddy Parrish from Kennesaw State University website] The following announcement appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission: The Kennesaw State University Foundation recently named Theodore…

Education August 22, 2024

Kennesaw State University’s outstanding faculty, alumni earn engineering awards

This article by Darius Goodman first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission. A Kennesaw State University professor and an alumnus were recently honored at the 2024…

Education August 15, 2024

Cobb schools remove 13 more books across the district

By Rebecca Gaunt Superintendent Chris Ragsdale informed the Cobb County Board of Education at Thursday’s work session that 13 more books have been removed from school libraries across the district….

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