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Leader of SACS says education at breaking point
The current system of education in this county "is no longer suitable or effective for students," and has reached "a breaking point," according to the chief executive officer of the parent firm of the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. Dr. Mark Elgart says the current struggles in education are ...
Cobb to vote on SPLOST IV
Cobb County voters go to the polls Tuesday to decide on a fourth version of the Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax, which would raise almost 718-million dollars for Cobb Schools and another 55 million for Marietta through an extension of the one-penny sales tax. For proponent John Loud, ...
Doctors take stance against ADHD as 'study drug'
The American Academy of Neurology warns against a trend of 'neuroenhancement.'
Senate revives school board bills
A Senate committee revives a couple of school board-related bills that failed to make it through Crossover Day. Both were tacked onto another bill relating to the amount of time school boards facing suspension can appeal. One would prohibit suspended school board members from using public funds to sue over ...
106-year-old receives high school diploma
A 106-year-old receives a high school diploma. You are never too old to be a student.A 106 year old man has just received his high school diploma. Fred Butler dropped out of school after eighth grade to work full time at a printing shop in order to help support his ...
Bill would help HOPE and curb illegal gambling
Major legislation passes a House committee that could help crack down on illegal video gambling operations, while providing more revenue for the Georgia Lottery Corporation and the HOPE Scholarship. Rep. Matt Ramsey (R-Peachtree City) says Gov. Nathan Deal is spear heading the bill that would put the video machines that offer ...
Robot gives second grader the ability to attend school
Science fiction comes to life for one second grade boy who attends school for the first time with the help of a robot. INSIDE EDITION has the story.
Application sought for DeKalb School Board
Gov. Nathan Deal is now accepting applications to fill the spots of the six DeKalb County school board members he is suspending. Applicants have until March 6 to submit their information including the district seat they're applying for, their resume, and statement of interest. Angela Palm with the Georgia School ...
Marietta to install panic button in schools
Members of the Marietta Police Department and the school system are teaming up to make schools safer. Police Officer David Baldwin tells WSB although they had been in talks prior to the Connecticut school shootings, that event and others made them step up their game plan. They are the first ...
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