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Public-Private Partnership Benefits Houston Co. Schools

4:57 PM, May 21, 2013

Houston County Schools agreed to be the pilot program for a non-profit's plan. The schools recieved a $1.16 million technology gift.

Laurens Co. School Board Tables Controversial Changes

12:26 PM, May 21, 2013

An email intended for school officials started to make the rounds in the community because of "drastic" changes in the start time for their schools.

Ga. Graduation Rate Increases to 69.7 Percent for 2012

10:12 AM, May 21, 2013

State education officials say Georgia's high school graduation rate has increased to 69.7 percent for the Class of 2012, up from 67.4 percent the year before.

Education Department Gives 3 More States Waivers

4:25 PM, May 20, 2013

Three more states have received permission to ignore parts of the federal No Child Left Behind education law.

Putnam Co. 'Head Start' Founder Retires After 48 Years

11:46 AM, May 20, 2013

Over the years, William Gilbert's 'Head Start' program grew to a success. It was even used as a national model for other programs.

Student Loan Market Ripe for Private Investment?

10:47 AM, May 20, 2013

Four years after a federal takeover of most of the trillion-dollar student loan industry, opportunities are emerging for private investors to make money.

Springdale Parents Petition Against Class Size Process

8:25 AM, May 17, 2013

The parents are urging board members to consider each school's numbers separately.

Bibb School Board Delays '45/15' Calendar

8:21 AM, May 17, 2013

The Bibb County school board pushed back a move to a 45/15 calendar at Thursday night's meeting.

Wesleyan Bringing More Mandarin Chinese to Macon

7:16 PM, May 16, 2013

Bibb County's public schools gained national attention for their move to teach Mandarin Chinese to public elementary school students.

Northside School Farm Wins Award

7:10 PM, May 16, 2013

Students at Northside High School in Warner Robins have their very own farm, and it's award-winning. It was recently recognized as an outstanding middle/secondary school program by the Georgia Vocational Agriculture Teachers Association.

House Advances Student Loan Fix

12:43 PM, May 16, 2013

A House committee has approved a bill to link interest rates on college loans to financial markets.

Atlanta Schools Subpoenaed in Cheating Case

12:09 PM, May 16, 2013

Atlanta Public Schools is notifying parents that it will have to turn over students' education information in response to a subpoena.

Budget Cuts Threaten Progress at Rutland Middle

8:13 AM, May 16, 2013

Job reductions and more budget cuts by the Bibb County school board could mean even bigger losses for some schools.

$2.87 Million Grant to Expand AP Program in Houston County

4:12 PM, May 15, 2013

The AP program will be expanding in Houston County thanks to a DoDEA $2.87 million grant.

Father, Son to Graduate Morehouse College Together

5:33 PM, May 14, 2013

This weekend will be a busy one for Dorian Joyner, Sr. Sunday morning, he will watch his oldest son graduate from Morehouse College.

CLASS OF 2013 | Overconfident? Or optimistic?

7:20 AM, May 14, 2013

Is this a generation of over-confident graduates, spoiled and obsessed with smartphones and their self-portraits?

Share Your Graduation Photos!

2:28 PM, May 13, 2013

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Bibb School Employees to Take Furlough This Year

9:25 AM, May 10, 2013

Other measures on the table include proposed cuts in athletics, fine arts, the high school magnet program, and a mentoring program.

Students Use Cell Phones and iPads for Class

8:42 PM, May 9, 2013

The other students were able to pull up the virtual dissection by scanning a QR code, which pulls up the appropriate website.

WRHS Students Skype with Senator

8:33 AM, May 8, 2013

Warner Robins High school students got to skype in class today with a U.S. Senator. They spoke with Senator Johnny Isakson who was in the nations capital.

State to Release New Grades for Public Schools

10:15 AM, May 7, 2013

Public schools in Georgia are preparing to receive number grades on their performance.

Returning Airman Surprises His Children at Macon Graduation

Maj. Jason Moll missed some major family milestones while serving in Afghanistan.  So with the help of a friend, he hatched a plan to make sure he didn't miss his son's and daughter's graduation.

10:08 AM, May 25, 2013

School Bus Driver Fired over Facebook Post about Student Lunch

A metro Atlanta school district is being accused of not providing free lunches to its students in need. When one employee spoke up about it on social media, he lost his job.

9:47 AM, May 25, 2013

Report: Notre Dame QB Golson no longer enrolled

Quarterback Everett Golson, who helped lead the Notre Dame Fighting Irish to an undefeated regular season and an appearance in the National Championship game, reportedly is no longer enrolled at the school.

11:04 PM, May 25, 2013

Family of Slain Teen Release Birthday Balloons At Grave

A little less than a year ago a Bibb County teen was shot in her home while playing video games with her brother. Family and friends of Shar'bora Daniels gathered at her grave to release balloons. It was their way to celebrate her birthday. 

9:49 PM, May 25, 2013

Macon 3-Year-Old's Death Ruled Homicide

Jameshia Reid told officers the boy may have collapsed because he drank some of the chemicals she left around after doing her nails.

3:52 PM, May 24, 2013

Centerville PD: No Charges Against 2 of 3 Women

Chief Sidney Andrews says Rykena Albury and Keoisha Duncan were not involved in the shoplifting that led to a 4-year-old being run over.

6:06 PM, May 24, 2013

Police: 4-Year-Old Run Over at Mall by Mother in Shoplifting Attempt

Centerville chief of police Sidney Andrews says the child was with three women who were thought to be shoplifting inside the Belk store.  When store loss prevention tried to follow the women, they ran outside and tried to leave in a car, running over the child in the process.

8:33 AM, May 24, 2013

Houston County Schools Hold Graduation Ceremonies

Graduating seniors in Houston County earned their diplomas Saturday.

9:17 PM, May 25, 2013

Appling Principal's Brother Charged With Killing Family Members

The suspect is the brother of Steve Jones, principal of Macon's Appling Middle School. The victims are Steve Jones' parents and another brother.

10:33 AM, May 24, 2013

Minor pulls double duty as red-hot Braves blank Mets

Mike Minor was outstanding on the mound and had a pretty good day inside the batter's box, too.

10:14 PM, May 25, 2013

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