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After student’s suicide, Peach County Schools defends how it addresses bullying
2+ hour, 19+ min ago (951+ words) Nearly a month after 12-year-old Byron Middle School student Ava Little died by suicide, and amid mounting concerns from families and community members, the Peach County School District detailed how it handles reports of bullying. Little killed herself Feb. 25 after…...
HBCU doubles four-year graduation rate
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (362+ words) HBCU doubles four-year graduation rate'Macon Telegraph Benedict College is redefining excellence in the HBCU landscape after announcing a staggering 104 percent increase in its four-year graduation rates. This achievement reflects a deep commitment to student success and institutional transformation in Columbia,…...
Middle GA schools closing, starting late due to threat of severe weather. See list
1+ week, 2+ day ago (210+ words) Ahead of possible severe thunderstorms and freezing temperatures expected overnight and into Monday, several Middle Georgia school districts have announced changes to school operations. With a strong line of storms with gusty winds expected to move into Middle Georgia on…...
Georgia eyes stricter school finance rules for districts. What we know
1+ week, 5+ day ago (884+ words) Twiggs County Public Schools has been behind on its audits for at least the past four fiscal years, adding to concerns about the district's mounting financial distress. The Middle Georgia school district is working to catch up on audit reports,…...
SEC schools will benefit from Mississippi NIL tax cut. Will HBCUs?
3+ week, 9+ hour ago (467+ words) Mississippi is making a bold move in the NIL era " and while the SEC is the obvious winner, the long-term impact on Jackson State and other HBCUs could be just as important. The Mississippi House has passed a bill that…...
Bibb County School District moves ahead with solar project at new high school campus
3+ week, 6+ day ago (411+ words) The Bibb County School District is moving forward with plans to install a solar energy system at its Innovation and Technology Academy after the superintendent approved a staff recommendation to pursue the project on Feb. 19. Cherry Street Energy, LLC, an…...
GA lawmakers pass education bills on phone use, safety, more. Take a look
3+ week, 6+ day ago (273+ words) As the Georgia legislative session moves forward, a slate of education bills addressing a range of issues, including student cellphone use, teacher recruitment and school safety, are advancing at the state Capitol. The Georgia House of Representatives approved several education…...
Want a better job in GA? These are the best large employers in state for 2026, Forbes says
3+ week, 6+ day ago (249+ words) If you work for a large corporate company and you are curious about how other companies stack up with salary, work/life balance and more, this new Forbes list is for you. Forbes just released their list of the Best…...
‘Leadership reset’ underway as Twiggs schools confront budget crisis
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (736+ words) Twiggs County Public Schools has been overspending its annual budget by about $1.1 million and is now relying on emergency measures to stabilize cash flow, the interim superintendent said Tuesday. At the Feb. 10 board of education meeting, interim Superintendent Tyrone Bacon…...