Education

Just two years after its founding, Georgia Southern University’s Ethics Bowl team earned a top 15 national finish and the Bob Ladenson Spirit Award, cementing its place as a rising force in collegiate ethical debate.

Southeast Bulloch Middle School is inviting the community to celebrate its fine arts program during a free “Night at the Art Museum” gala, hosted by art teacher and Bulloch County’s Teacher of the Year, Heather Gonzales, on Saturday, May 3, from 6–8 p.m. at the school.

Bulloch County Schools is now accepting School Choice applications for the 2025–2026 school year. All schools in the district are currently considered to be closed due to not having available space to serve non-zoned students, with exceptions made for families seeking placement for a sibling to attend the same school as a special needs sibling who was placed by Bulloch County Schools at a closed school due to lack of services required at the home school.

Georgia Southern University has appointed Scott Gordon, Ph.D., FACSM, as the next dean of the Waters College of Health Professions, with his tenure beginning August 1.

East Georgia State College will celebrate its Spring Commencement Ceremony on Friday, May 9, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. in the gymnasium on the Swainsboro campus.

The Bulloch County Board of Education addressed critical budget issues and celebrated the inspiring achievements of Langston Chapel Middle School at their April 24 work session.

Ogeechee Technical College welcomed students from Atlanta’s More Than Conquerors, Inc. on April 10 for an immersive campus visit showcasing the many career-ready opportunities available through technical education.

Erica Scripture of Statesboro High School has been named the 2025 Georgia Economics Teacher of the Year by the Georgia Council on Economic Education (GCEE).

Bulloch County Schools honored eight seniors planning to pursue careers in education during its annual Future Georgia Educators Signing Day, celebrating their commitment to shaping the next generation of learners.

Cassie N. Morgan has been named Georgia Southern University’s new vice president for Enrollment Management, bringing nearly 20 years of higher education experience to the role beginning June 1.