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A 26-year-old program that began as a way to reinforce environmental science lessons has long captured the imagination of students at Trinity School in Buckhead. But it’s grown beyond basic lessons to include charitable fundraising and a sharpened awareness of what’s happening beyond the school’s backyard.
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Sometimes it’s not just the kids learning new things. At the City Schools of
Decatur, parents are also included on the education curve through a series of
workshops and programs offered through a parents council that’s had a soft
pre-COVID launch.
almost 2 years ago
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Fifty years ago, the Communities in Schools initiative launched in Atlanta to
support students with whatever it takes to keep them in school. Since then, the
program has spread to 26 states and served about 1.6 million. In the metro area,
CIS works in four districts with 62 schools, most of which ha…
over 1 year ago
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Cheryl Mobley didn’t grow up with a computer. “I was well into my career before I ever saw one,” said the 72-year-old.
over 1 year ago
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As a student at Milton High seven years ago, William Parker Shaw was part of a criminal justice class that included an introduction to law enforcement. He also learned about programs at nearby police departments that offered teens training and insights. But that wasn’t an option in Milton.
over 1 year ago
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If your favorite restaurant seat is at the counter overlooking the kitchen, and
TV food shows are stacked on your TiVo, then a culinary getaway is just for you.
Sure, sit on the beach, explore the local history and check out the unique
shopping, but make the main attraction a foodie event worth savo…
over 1 year ago
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Physical education is an important part of the school day: At least, it gives
kids a chance to expend pent-up energy; at best, it teaches life-long lessons
about being active and healthy.
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Brittani Rowe, the culinary manager for the Marietta City Schools, is unafraid of innovation. “It’s something we thrive on,” she said.
8 months ago
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Father Brian Sullivan became the first rector of St. Benedict’s Episcopal church in 2010, a year after the parish had opened a school. For the last five years as the head of school, part of his energy has been focused on spreading the word of the work the Smyrna institution is doing.
7 months ago
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What began in 1993 as an educational collaboration among three north Georgia counties has taken on a new role to support high school students across the northern part of state.
7 months ago
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It took Zachary White one day in a classroom full of 4-year-olds to realize he’d found his calling.
7 months ago
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A week before school began in August, Roswell High Principal LaToya Miley learned that the construction teacher was retiring. “We found ourselves in a unique situation,” she said.
7 months ago
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A STEM program at J.C. Booth Middle in Peachtree City gave Lara Ysabel Otico the inspiration for an award-winning idea.
6 months ago
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It is a bus, but this latest addition to the Fulton County Schools’ learning toolbox goes beyond just wheels and seats.
6 months ago
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Not much can phase a middle school educator. But Ebbie Julkes, assistant principal of Lovinggood Middle, got a surprise answer when she asked a graduating eighth grader what he’d miss most about the west Cobb County school.
6 months ago
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In the 1980s, James Bryant started his working life as a retail manager – “You know, working 100 hours a week and not doing anything else,” he said.
6 months ago
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It’s been some time in the making, but Ric Ross’ dream of training the next generation of music execs has come to life at B.E.S.T. Academy, an all-boys public school in northwest Atlanta.
5 months ago
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Atlanta’s reputation as Hollywood’s Southern outpost has generated training programs aimed at key industry facets, such as crew, content providers, location scouts and more. But Andra Reeve Rabb saw one piece was missing: casting.
5 months ago
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As a first-generation college student from a single-parent household, Mallorye Crowell faced a myriad of challenges.
4 months ago
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If you are starting to make plans for Spring travel, consider one of these 6 breathtaking beach towns, each offering a variety of unique attractions.
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Spring Travel: Pamper yourself at one of these 10 exclusive resorts perfect for every budget.
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