Education

Students gearing up for Pacer LIFE

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 01 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on Students gearing up for Pacer LIFE

The University of South Carolina Aiken Pacer LIFE program is for students with intellectual disabilities.

Aiken Technical College adds evening nursing program

By Special To Augusta Good News · 01 Mar 2023 · Comments Off on Aiken Technical College adds evening nursing program

Aiken Technical College is expanding its program to transition licensed practical nurses to registered nurses and offering night classes starting in May.

High school students ready for state job skills contest

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 27 Feb 2023 · Comments Off on High school students ready for state job skills contest

Area students are preparing for the SkillsUSA state competition in March. The students are part of Georgia’s Career, Technical and Agricultural Education program.

Emergency preparedness events planned for people with disabilities

By Staff Report · 23 Feb 2023 · Comments Off on Emergency preparedness events planned for people with disabilities

People with disabilities and their families are invited to emergency preparedness events in Augusta Feb. 28.

Black History Month events scheduled in Augusta area

By Staff Report · 14 Feb 2023 · Comments Off on Black History Month events scheduled in Augusta area

Here is a sampling of Black History Month programs in the area.

Powderpuff football game to raise money for cancer research

By Staff Report · 12 Feb 2023 · Comments Off on Powderpuff football game to raise money for cancer research

Students will raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society through a powderpuff football game Feb. 13.

Welding students create a water wheel at local restaurant

By Special To Augusta Good News · 08 Feb 2023 · Comments Off on Welding students create a water wheel at local restaurant

Strom Thurmond Career and Technology Center students recently created an aluminum water wheel for a local restaurant.

Photojournalism: Dino Day at SOAR Academy

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 04 Feb 2023 · Comments Off on Photojournalism: Dino Day at SOAR Academy

SOAR Academy’s Dino Day was a hit with adults and children, according to organizers.

Give Kids a Smile promotes proper dental hygiene

By Charmain Z. Brackett · 03 Feb 2023 · Comments Off on Give Kids a Smile promotes proper dental hygiene

Kids learned proper brushing and flossing techniques as part of Give Kids a Smile Day at A. Brian Merry Elementary School Friday.

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.