Governor signs school turnaround bill, other education legislation
After voters rejected a similar measure on Nov. of 2016, Governor Deal signs into law a school-turnaround bill for the state's lowest-performing schools.
Best High Schools in Georgia- Did your school make the list?
Did your local high school make the cut? Check out the list of US News & World Report's 'Best High Schools' in Georgia for 2017.
OTC issues official statement on Law Enforcement Academy closure
Word spread last week that the highly respected Law Enforcement Academy at Ogeechee Technical College will soon be closing and Monday the college offered a formal statement on the matter.
OTC cites “pricey tuition” for Law Enforcement Academy closing
Word spread last week that the highly respected Law Enforcement Academy at Ogeechee Technical College will be closing, but it was not until Monday that the college offered a formal statement on the matter.
Closure of OTC Law Enforcement Academy Sinks Hearts, Hinders Plans
Nearly every agency in the state is short on officers, but an area law enforcement academy is being forced to close its doors.
74 Low-performing schools in GA improve and exit list
74 low-performing school improve and exit list. This list could reduce the number of schools under the new school turnaround plan.
‘Paper-pencil test option’ bill heads to Governor Deal for signature
HB 425, which allows for paper-pencil testing options for state mandated tests, has passed the Georgia Senate and will head to Governor Deal for...
More Winning! – Camden Schools lead state in Title I Rewards Schools
Last week, the GA Department of Education released their yearly Title I Reward lists for High Performing Title I Schools and High Progress Schools....
President Hebert Talks Consolidation with Armstrong State University
Georgia Southern's President, Dr. Jaimie Hebert issued the following statement to the University community this morning:
January 6, 2017
To the University Community:
The beginning of a...
GSU and Armstrong State to announce merger study Friday
Georgia Southern University and Armstrong State University plan to begin studying what benefits and obstacles merging the two higher education institutions might bring.
