WRDW-TV News 12 / EducationTeam 12 - School news for Augusta, Georgia

EducationTeam12 Headlines
Governor pushing bill that rewards student performance 1 Comment Last Updated: 8:37 AM 02/09/10 - Perdue says the state's current system rewards teachers for their level of education instead of classroom achievement. (Full Story)
More than 20 Rich. Co. students given criminal charges so far in 2010 18 Comments Last Updated: 2:45 PM 02/07/10 - At least 20 students faced criminal charges for their activities in Richmond County schools so far this year. The 13-year-old charged with aggravated battery at Collins Elementary for striking pregnant teacher is the most recent. (Full Story)
Band director accused of having sex with student 12 Comments Last Updated: 7:09 PM 02/05/10 - The Bamberg-Ehrhardt High School band director is accused of having sex with a 14 year old student. (Full Story)
Gov. Sanford seeks stimulus funds for schools 3 Comments Last Updated: 10:02 AM 02/05/10 - Gov. Mark Sanford wants $300 million in federal stimulus money for South Carolina, less than a year after fighting against accepting more than $700 million. (Full Story)
Passing rates in math, English lower on SC tests 0 Comments Last Updated: 10:30 AM 02/04/10 - Results for the first year of South Carolina's new state-standardized tests show fewer elementary and middle school students earned passing marks in English and math. (Full Story)
Ga. technical college enrollment spikes 0 Comments Last Updated: 4:21 PM 02/03/10 - About 22,000 more students are taking classes at the state's 28 technical college campuses this winter. (Full Story)
Ga. lawmaker wants to expand school vouchers 1 Comment Last Updated: 10:06 AM 02/03/10 - Rogers' bill would increase the per-student funding from $6,331 to about $9,800 for special needs students. (Full Story)
Glenn Hills students told to aim high, focus on graduation 4 Comments Last Updated: 11:12 AM 02/03/10 - Students at Glenn Hills High School had the chance to take their future into their own hands Tuesday with their annual career and college fair. Today's fair was part of a bigger push to improve the school's graduation rate. (Full Story)
Senate votes to change definition of 'textbook' 0 Comments Last Updated: 1:40 PM 02/02/10 - The Senate voted 45-5 on Tuesday to expand the definition of a textbook to include digital devices like e-readers for elementary and high schools. (Full Story)
Community presses Warren Co. BOE to get accreditation back 9 Comments Last Updated: 6:07 PM 02/02/10 - After the Warren County School board loses their accreditation the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS), the community gathered to hear from the accreditation board President in a public forum Monday night. (Full Story)
School choice in Richmond County Last Updated: 5:05 PM 02/01/10 - The following letter from the Richmond County School System outlines the procedure and rules concerning public school choice and zone exemption/hardship waivers. (Full Story)
Public forum on Warren County school accreditation tonight 0 Comments Last Updated: 11:43 AM 02/01/10 - A meeting is being held tonight to discuss the Warren County School System accreditation and the effect this will have on students and the community. (Full Story)
Students seeing fewer field trips in schools 1 Comment Last Updated: 6:16 PM 01/31/10 - In this poor economy, one of the hardest places hit with cutbacks have been our schools and field trips are the newest thing on the chopping block. Cutting back the hours at the Augusta Museum of History and Fort Discovery doesn't make it easier, but Richmond County Schools say it's really the lack of bus drivers. (Full Story)
Schools beefing up security, gang prevention after teen's murder 7 Comments Last Updated: 3:04 PM 01/30/10 - Butler, Cross Creek and Hephzibah high schools have been on heightened security all week, stemming from the shooting death of 16-year-old Brandon Taylor. But now, Richmond County schools are looking to take security a step further to prevention. (Full Story)
SC senators approve healthier meals in schools 0 Comments Last Updated: 11:19 AM 01/27/10 - South Carolina students couldn't buy honey buns or pizza during the school day under a bill that has received tentative approval. (Full Story)
More Headlines