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
Three-time Georgia State-Wide Model Water Tower Competition champions, Teasley Middle School students Hunter Hamby and Sarah Vehar, demonstrated their engineering skills. The competition, which took place at The Water Tower in Gwinnett County on April 14, attracted regional winners from all across the state who were all keen to showcase their artistic creations in a … Read more
Parents are asked to be alert against a rise in scams involving phony test preparation materials as high school kids prepare for their SAT and ACT tests. Con artists are using the stress of college admission examinations to target parents with intricate schemes, according the Georgia Better Business Bureau (BBB). Georgia BBB official Taelore Hicks … Read more
Amid a succession of noteworthy personnel announcements, which marked critical transitions and appointments within the district, the Cobb County School Board disclosed them during its recent Thursday evening meeting. The following modifications are scheduled to be implemented on July 1st: a new assistant superintendent will be in place, in addition to the reassignment of current … Read more
Florida school districts are preparing for substantial modifications to their start times in accordance with a recently enacted state statute that is scheduled to go into effect during the 2026 academic year. Middle school and high school classes are required by law to commence no earlier than 8:30 a.m. and after 8 a.m., respectively, in … Read more