Education

Therapy combines with learning at Apparo Academy

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 22 May 2023 · Comments Off on Therapy combines with learning at Apparo Academy

Jennifer Jones felt more could be done to help young children in need of various types of therapies, so she took matters into her own hands and created a unique school.

2023 High school valedictorians and salutatorians

By Staff Report · 21 May 2023 · Comments Off on 2023 High school valedictorians and salutatorians

Congratulations to the Class of 2023. Here are some of the area’s valedictorians and salutatorians plus some graduation information.

New storm drain murals give Richmond County students creative way to learn

By Christopher Rickerson · 17 May 2023 · Comments Off on New storm drain murals give Richmond County students creative way to learn

A storm drain mural project allows children to use their creativity while learning about the water system and storm water pollution.

A.R. Johnson senior named Gates Scholar

By Staff Report · 17 May 2023 · Comments Off on A.R. Johnson senior named Gates Scholar

A.R. Johnson Health Science and Engineering Magnet School senior Jonathan Ross, Jr., has been named a 2023 Gates Scholar.

Saturday Chef provides community cooking classes

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 13 May 2023 · Comments Off on Saturday Chef provides community cooking classes

The Saturday Chef is a monthly community cooking class at Helms College.

First graders learn about economics by operating a store in their classroom

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 11 May 2023 · Comments Off on First graders learn about economics by operating a store in their classroom

First graders learn basic economic principles by operating a store in their classroom.

New Augusta Tech manufacturing, engineering technology facility heading for Columbia County

By Staff Report · 08 May 2023 · Comments Off on New Augusta Tech manufacturing, engineering technology facility heading for Columbia County

Augusta Technical College announces a new facility to be built in Columbia County.

Seniors return to their elementary school for celebratory walk

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 May 2023 · Comments Off on Seniors return to their elementary school for celebratory walk

Several high school seniors returned to where they first started their educational journey to inspire schoolchildren.

Mobile lab provides students hands-on experience

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 May 2023 · Comments Off on Mobile lab provides students hands-on experience

A new program brings science research to local classrooms.

Aiken’s First Baptist Church preschool director to retire

By Special To Augusta Good News · 01 May 2023 · Comments Off on Aiken’s First Baptist Church preschool director to retire

Kathy Samaha has spent her entire career in education including 11 years as the preschool director for Aiken’s First Baptist Church.

Photojournalism: Earth Day at Phinizy Swamp

By Mike Adams · 23 Apr 2023 · Comments Off on Photojournalism: Earth Day at Phinizy Swamp

View Mike Adams’ photo story from Earth Day at Phinizy Swamp Nature Park April 22.

Medical College senior serves as guest editor for ethics journal

By Special To Augusta Good News · 23 Apr 2023 · Comments Off on Medical College senior serves as guest editor for ethics journal

A Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University senior served as a guest editor for an ethics journal.

Augusta National, The Patch, Augusta Tech and First Tee of Augusta partner on community golf initiative

By Special To Augusta Good News · 05 Apr 2023 · Comments Off on Augusta National, The Patch, Augusta Tech and First Tee of Augusta partner on community golf initiative

Augusta National officials announced their intention to support a multiphase partnership with Augusta Municipal Golf Course, also known as “The Patch,” Augusta Technical College and The First Tee of Augusta to strengthen public golf in the community and foster even greater opportunities to play the game and work in the sport. 

Georgia teacher planning period bill passes  

By Capitol Beat News Service · 31 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on Georgia teacher planning period bill passes  

Georgia lawmakers voted March 29 to give teachers a daily planning period to avert teacher burnout.