Education

Georgia Southern University associate professor Shainaz Landge, Ph.D., has been recognized with the Regents’ Scholarship of Teaching and Learning Award for her dedication to innovative teaching and impactful research.

Ogeechee Technical College celebrated a pre-apprenticeship signing ceremony at Claxton Poultry, where two Claxton High School students will gain hands-on career training in electrical and diesel technology through a collaborative program with Evans Regional College and Career Academy.

Starting next fall, Georgia elementary and middle school students will be banned from using personal cellphones during the school day under the "Distraction-Free Education Act," with limited exceptions for medical or disability-related needs.

State School Superintendent Richard Woods has announced the finalists for the 2026 Georgia Teacher of the Year, recognizing 10 outstanding educators who exemplify dedication and excellence in the classroom.

Education is a cornerstone of community development, and in Bulloch County, the state of education remains a key concern for local families and community members. One of the most pressing issues is the reading proficiency of 3rd graders.

Georgia Southern University has launched REACH for Southern, a co-curricular program designed to enhance the REACH Georgia scholarship initiative by providing mentorship, resources, and engagement opportunities to help students succeed in college and beyond.

Educators and community leaders received a report from Work-Based Learning Coordinators for BCS, who recognized students and educators for their exceptional accomplishments in CTAE programs and Career Technical Student Organizations (CTSOs). They also reviewed their next five year plan.

East Georgia State College (EGSC) invites high school juniors and seniors to its Spring Break Bash from April 7-11, 2025, offering campus tours, financial aid guidance, and admissions assistance to help students explore their college options.

Pre-K and kindergarten students at Julia P. Bryant Elementary School had a fun Friday full of learning and agriculture recently when their playground was transformed into a farm for the exciting annual Farm Day event.

Georgia Southern University’s College of Sciences and Mathematics (COSM) has launched the Emerging Researchers Program, a new initiative that provides undergraduate students with paid opportunities to gain hands-on research experience.