Education

More than physical education – new program integrates academics as well

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 02 Feb 2023 · 1

Lake Forest Hills Elementary School students demonstrated a new interactive system to county officials.

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions partners with Paine College to provide funding and internships

By Staff Report · 01 Feb 2023 · Comments Off on Savannah River Nuclear Solutions partners with Paine College to provide funding and internships

Savannah River Nuclear Solutions and Paine College signed a memorandum of understanding for funding, internships and professional development.

Thomson High School program bridges gaps between special and general education students

By Special To Augusta Good News · 01 Feb 2023 · Comments Off on Thomson High School program bridges gaps between special and general education students

Thomson High School is working to bridge the gap between special needs and general
education students through a program called Unified Champion Schools.

Interact with dinosaur-themed fun at Dino-SOAR Day

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on Interact with dinosaur-themed fun at Dino-SOAR Day

Join Soar Academy for a Dinosaur experience Feb. 4.

Augusta University and Augusta Technical College announce Augusta Advantage

By Special To Augusta Good News · 26 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on Augusta University and Augusta Technical College announce Augusta Advantage

Augusta University and Augusta Technical College officials announced a new program Wednesday to streamline the process of transferring credits from Augusta Tech to Augusta University.

Augusta University and Army partner to better serve soldiers

By Special To Augusta Good News · 23 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on Augusta University and Army partner to better serve soldiers

Augusta University and the U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence signed a new agreement to help military service members obtain degrees.

Medical college study focuses on optical genome mapping to help blood cancer patients

By Special To Augusta Good News · 20 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on Medical college study focuses on optical genome mapping to help blood cancer patients

Researchers at the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University are studying how optical genome mapping can be used to help patients with blood cancers.

Paine College choir director comes full circle

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 15 Jan 2023 · 3

Trey McLaughlin attended his first choir rehearsals at Paine College with his mom when he was only 6. Now, he’s the group’s director.

Million dollar grant to be used to research questions related to rejection in organ donations

By Special To Augusta Good News · 13 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on Million dollar grant to be used to research questions related to rejection in organ donations

Medical College of Georgia scientists are researching the complexities of organ donation and the body’s rejection response.

Book vending machine promotes reading

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 12 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on Book vending machine promotes reading

A book vending machine was unveiled Thursday at W.S. Hornsby Elementary School.

Junior Achievement Discovery Center moving forward

By Staff Report · 12 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on Junior Achievement Discovery Center moving forward

The JA Discovery Center of the CSRA is scheduled for a fall opening.

Bus drivers make rides festive for students

By Special To Augusta Good News · 09 Jan 2023 · Comments Off on Bus drivers make rides festive for students

Three McDuffie County bus drivers have made their school rides a little more festive this year.

Business owners build ‘STEAM’ learning opportunities

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 02 Jan 2023 · 1

Stephany and Jonah Miller offer science and art education through their business ventures. The two business are operated side-by-side in west Augusta.

Grant will allow academy to SOAR

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 21 Dec 2022 · Comments Off on Grant will allow academy to SOAR

SOAR Academy recently received a $500,000 grant for its nontraditional educational approach.