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MCG program cuts off the table, lay-offs not 0 Comments Last Updated: 6:27 PM 03/17/10 - We have new information about budget cuts and the Medical College of Georgia. Things don't look as bad for students, but the same can't be said for employees. (Full Story)
Bond referendum passes in Bamberg School District 1 0 Comments Last Updated: 8:44 PM 03/16/10 - Unofficially, 826 people voted yes and 797 voted no. (Full Story)
BOE scrutinizes teacher layoff policy 1 Comment Last Updated: 1:52 AM 03/17/10 - The Reduction in Force policy dictates how the board goes about laying off teachers. It's always been in place, but now, with more cuts expected, board members are taking a closer look at it. (Full Story)
MCG says no program cuts for FY2011 0 Comments Last Updated: 6:09 PM 03/16/10 - MCG has announced to staff, faculty and students that no programs will be cut for FY 2011. (Full Story)
SC education team makes case for $300M grant 0 Comments Last Updated: 2:02 PM 03/16/10 - South Carolina education officials have made their pitch for a $300 million school reform grant from the U.S. Education Department. (Full Story)
Dr. Bedden accepts Irving, TX job, releases statement 18 Comments Last Updated: 3:31 PM 03/13/10 - The Irving Independent School Board has approved Dr. Dana Bedden as their new superintendent and he has accepted the position. (Full Story)
Evans teacher chosen for Mickelson's teaching academy 0 Comments Last Updated: 6:57 PM 03/12/10 - Dr. Virginia Stephens was picked for golfer Phil Mickelson's Exxon-Mobil Teachers Academy. She says she was nominated by a student last April, during the Masters. (Full Story)
Cox: Raise lottery ticket prices for schools 3 Comments Last Updated: 4:26 PM 03/12/10 - The state constitution already allows lottery revenue to go to technology and buildings for elementary and high schools. (Full Story)
Georgia High School Graduation Tests scheduled 0 Comments Last Updated: 10:16 AM 03/12/10 - The schedule for administering the Georgia High School Graduation Tests has changed this year. (Full Story)
Georgia House delays vote on anti-bullying proposal 1 Comment Last Updated: 8:42 AM 03/12/10 - House Bill 927 would expand the state's current law against bullying to include students in kindergarten through fifth grade. (Full Story)
Pregnant Collins Elementary teacher loses child trying to break up classroom fight; student charged 13 Comments Last Updated: 11:13 PM 03/11/10 - Tonight News 12 is learning new details about a teacher injured in her classroom at Collins Elementary School back in January. The student, a special needs teenager,was charged with aggravated battery and found to be an unruly child at a court hearing on Wednesday. (Full Story)
House delays vote on anti-bullying proposal 2 Comments Last Updated: 5:47 PM 03/11/10 - Efforts to update Georgia's anti-bullying statute stalled in the House as its supporters faced opposition from fellow representatives. (Full Story)
DoD to resume education grants to military spouses 2 Comments Last Updated: 1:13 PM 03/11/10 - The program started a year ago, offering up to $6,000 for military spouses to get college degrees and job training. (Full Story)
Committee OKs cutting testing for 1st, 2nd grade 0 Comments Last Updated: 1:09 PM 03/11/10 - A bill eliminating the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests before third grade passed the House Education Committee on Thursday. (Full Story)
Georgia bill requires conferences for failing students 0 Comments Last Updated: 10:00 AM 03/11/10 - Her bill would apply to elementary and secondary students. (Full Story)
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