Education

Perdue, Keel to deliver Augusta University commencement addresses

By Staff Report · 07 May 2024 · Comments Off on Perdue, Keel to deliver Augusta University commencement addresses

University System of Georgia Chancellor Sonny Perdue and Augusta University President, Brooks A. Keel will give the keynote addresses during the undergraduate and graduate commencement ceremonies for Augusta University.

Grandmother fulfills longtime goal, earns nursing degree

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 May 2024 · 1

Lisa Laliberte graduates May 10 from Augusta University with a degree in nursing. The 59-year-old grandmother first contemplated getting her degree in her 20s.

SOAR Academy experiences growth after receiving national recognition

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 May 2024 · Comments Off on SOAR Academy experiences growth after receiving national recognition

Since becoming a finalist for the YASS Prize, SOAR Academy has grown and its officials expect even more.

Junior Achievement empowers Augusta students during financial capabilities month

By Staff Report · 01 May 2024 · Comments Off on Junior Achievement empowers Augusta students during financial capabilities month

Volunteers are needed for Junior Achievement program highlighting personal finance.

In pictures: Arts at the Plaza April 27

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on In pictures: Arts at the Plaza April 27

Scenes from Saturday’s Arts at the Plaza April 27.

Glenn Hills High teacher receives national award

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on Glenn Hills High teacher receives national award

LuTongel Few, a Glenn Hills High School science teacher, is one of three educators nationwide to receive the BigFuture Visionary Teacher Award.

Arts at the Plaza highlights Columbia County student artists and performers

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 26 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on Arts at the Plaza highlights Columbia County student artists and performers

More than 2,000 elementary through high school students will participate in the inaugural Columbia County Arts at the Plaza April 27.

Richmond County’s pathways graduation rate surpasses state rate

By Staff Report · 23 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on Richmond County’s pathways graduation rate surpasses state rate

The 2023 Richmond County School System pathway completers graduation rate in Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE), Advanced Academic, World Language, and Fine Arts pathways has surpassed the state rate, according to data released last week.

Master Automotive supports Augusta Tech’s new automotive institute

By Staff Report · 22 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on Master Automotive supports Augusta Tech’s new automotive institute

Master Automotive has pledged $500,000 to support the Automotive Institute at Augusta Technical College.

North Harlem’s hot wheels head to electric car race

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 05 Apr 2024 · Comments Off on North Harlem’s hot wheels head to electric car race

North Harlem Elementary School fourth and fifth graders built No. 12, Inferno to race in Alabama this weekend.

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Aiken Technical College to receive $1 million

By Staff Report · 27 Mar 2024 · Comments Off on Aiken Technical College to receive $1 million

Federal funding of $1 million will provide for new equipment for the school of nursing at Aiken Technical College.

Video cooks up award for Norris Elementary School

By Staff Report · 13 Mar 2024 · Comments Off on Video cooks up award for Norris Elementary School

Georgia Superintendent of Schools Richard Woods visited Norris Elementary in Thomson on March 12,

Columbia County Teacher of Year named finalist for state honor

By Staff Report · 08 Mar 2024 · Comments Off on Columbia County Teacher of Year named finalist for state honor

Crystal McDowell, Columbia County’s Teacher of the Year, has been named a finalist for the state award.

Fund to provide white coats for Augusta University nursing students

By Staff Report · 06 Mar 2024 · Comments Off on Fund to provide white coats for Augusta University nursing students

The Ever Onward Award Fund will provide white coats to Augusta University nursing students.