Education

Jenna Cuomo, a graduating senior from Cherokee High School, has been awarded the prestigious $5,000 Waste Management/Pine Bluff Landfill Scholarship. This scholarship, presented annually as part of Waste Management’s partnership with the Cherokee County School District (CCSD), recognizes outstanding academic achievement, extracurricular involvement, and community service. Each year, Waste Management selects a designated school, with … Read more

The Cobb County Board of Education is set to vote on a proposed $1.85 billion budget on Thursday. This follows tentative approval in April, which included teacher raises, 20 new positions, and a $2 million experimental math and science program. Superintendent Chris Ragsdale announced that all district staff would receive raises between 4.4% and 9%, … Read more

Students from Etowah High School have made their mark in the world of architecture, securing notable placements in a statewide competition that highlights their talent, creativity, and dedication to the craft. The impressive achievements of these budding architects underscore the school’s commitment to fostering excellence and innovation in its educational programs. In the highly competitive … Read more

Lembeck Early Learning Center is gearing up to celebrate a significant milestone as its preschool students prepare to graduate in a heartwarming ceremony. The center, known for its dedication to early childhood education and nurturing environment, is set to honor its young graduates with a special event filled with pride, joy, and fond memories. As … Read more

The Marietta Board of Education is set to convene a special-called retreat to delve into the topic of cell phone usage within two of its schools, the Marietta Sixth Grade Academy and Marietta Middle School. Scheduled for Wednesday, this focused discussion underscores the growing concern surrounding device usage among students in the sixth through eighth … Read more

In a commitment to support the professional growth and development of its educators, Cobb County Schools has expanded its post-graduate education program, offering teachers even more opportunities to pursue advanced degrees funded by the school system. Georgia’s BEST (Building Educator Success Together) program, in partnership with the University of West Georgia, provides funding for master’s, … Read more

In the bustling halls of Rocky Mount Elementary School, nestled in Cobb County, there’s a young scholar whose favorite pastime involves a stack of books and a boundless curiosity. Meet Graham Chapman, a seven-year-old first-grader whose insatiable thirst for knowledge has earned him a prestigious invitation to join Mensa, the renowned High IQ Society. For … Read more

Miranda Brewer’s recognition as a finalist for the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) Georgia’s Pre-K Program Teacher of the Year carries profound significance within the educational landscape. Brewer’s selection among the finalists underscores her exceptional dedication and proficiency in early childhood education, qualities that are increasingly crucial in shaping the foundation of … Read more

Woodstock High School seniors Carson Bove, Camden Browning, and Mary Hogrefe have achieved an outstanding accomplishment by securing the third position in an esteemed international engineering competition. The competition, known as the Real-World Design Challenge, is renowned for its rigorous evaluation of students’ engineering prowess and their ability to tackle real-world problems. Under the guidance … Read more

Cobb County schools are about to introduce virtual reality (VR) technology into its classrooms in a ground-breaking move that will bring in a new era of fully immersive learning for pupils. The Cobb County Board of Education just approved spending $2 million to acquire “Prisms of Reality,” a cutting-edge math and science teaching resource created … Read more