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

Parents take day to get involved with their kids' education
Today is National Parent Involvement Day - a day to focus on the importance of parents taking a role in their child's education.
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SC ranks second in survey of online learning
Florida ranks No. 1 among the 44 states that participated in the survey, followed by South Carolina and New Mexico.
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Augusta women's shelter helping to bring down child poverty rate
New U.S. census data shows childhood poverty is expanding in Georgia. But there's a local shelter that's committed to bringing those numbers down.
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H1N1 clinics scheduled for Aiken County schools
H1N1 clinics have been scheduled in several Aiken County schools. About a week before each clinic permission forms will be sent home with students.
Regents approve fee hike for Georgia college students
College students in Georgia will pay more in fees next year to help make up for state budget cuts.
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"Big Kenny" shares more than music with South Aiken High students
He's traveled all around the world as a part of the hit country group "Big and Rich" but now, Kenny Alphin also known as "Big Kenny" has made his way to South Aiken High School to spread more than just his music.
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MCG, MCG Health to function as "single system"
Change is in the forecast for the Medical College of Georgia.
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Georgia college students may pay more fees next year
Georgia college students might have to pay up to $400 in fees next year to help make up for budget cuts at the state's colleges and universities.
Altercation at T.W. Josey
The Richmond County Board of Education Police Department is investigating an incident between a juvenile and a public safety officer at T.W. Josey Thursday.
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Only on 12: Wife concerned about reaction time after Augusta Tech teacher collapses during class
62-year-old Paul Whitehead, an otherwise healthy adult education teacher, showed up to teach a morning class on October 6 and then collapsed into a coma.
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Emory U gets $8M Gates grant for nursing school
According to the World Health Organization, the lifetime risk of a dying during childbirth in Ethiopia is 1 in 27.
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AR Johnson students placing first in the Region III event
Engineering students placed first in the National Society of Black Engineers’ (NSBE's) Region III Try-Math-A-Lon Competition.
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Westminster One-Act Team is Runner-Up in State
The Theatre department at Westminster Schools won the Region 4 AAA One-Act Play Competition for the second consecutive year by performing All in the Timing by David Ives.
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Murphey Middle School wins at Exchange Club Fair
Murphey walked away with 7 first place winners, 7 second place winners and 8 third place winners.
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UGA saved 1,700 jobs with federal stimulus money
University of Georgia officials say the campus saved more than 1,700 jobs thanks to federal stimulus money.
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SC university workers must take 7 days off unpaid
South Carolina State University employees must take seven days off without pay to help shrink the public school's $6 million deficit.
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SC board wants substitute checks to be mandatory
South Carolina education officials want the state to require criminal background checks of substitute teachers in an effort to prevent child abuse.
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Columbia County schools depending on business partners in tough economy
In today's economy, some local schools are looking for more support. Many are turning to business partnerships.
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Perdue launches Apply to College week
Gov. Sonny Perdue has proclaimed this "Apply to College Week in Georgia."
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School psychologists say mental health is priority for students
A child's mental health is just as important as their physical fitness. That is the primary message this week, as school districts across the country observe National School Psychology Week.
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Richmond County School officials look into cutting Senior tax exemption
The Richmond County School System is looking into pulling the tax exemption from seniors to try to make up for millions of dollars in budget cuts. This is one of many ideas that were looked at in a breakfast between Richmond County School officials and state legislators.
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School zone signs up one day after News 12 report
News 12's Ashley Jeffery reported November 4 that there were no school zone signs near Byrd Elementary on Bettis Academy Road. On November 5, those signs went up.
Georgia launches 'Apply to College Week'
Nearly 45 high schools across the state will participate in the event starting Monday.
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Only on 12: School zone non-existent at Byrd Elementary
As parents pick up and drop off their students at Byrd Elementary, they're asking some serious questions about safety.
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Schools improve certification for school lunches
The report to Congress says that in 2008-2009, 78 percent of schools identified eligible students by using government records of households already getting aid.
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Augusta school asks "Pull your pants up"
Many students find it stylish to let their pants sag low, but one counselor is pushing for students to dress appropriately, especially as they get ready to enter the workforce.
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Stimulus saved, created 16K education jobs in Georgia
A new federal report shows that more than 16,000 Georgia education jobs were saved or created through stimulus funding.
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Only on 12: Student mentions killing teacher in note; RCSS investigating
A Davidson Fine Arts school student allegedly circulated or planned to circulate a note questioning if a teacher should be killed. The Richmond County School System is now investigating whether administrators followed proper procedures.
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Only on 12: District 5 school board candidates speak out
It's the fight to take an open seat on the Richmond County Board of Education. Election Day is just around the corner and News 12 spoke to the district 5 candidates.
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Only on 12: Former drug user talks to Greenbrier students for Red Ribbon Week
It's been an important week in our local schools. All week students have been hearing lessons and stories about the importance of staying drug and alcohol free. Greenbrier students heard the story of one local man who made some bad choices as a teenager. Doctors say he shouldn't even be alive to tell his story.
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Only on 12: MCG interim president says he's "not a place holder"
There's a new man in charge at the Medical College of Georgia...at least for now. Interim president Dr. James Thompson spoke exclusively to News 12 about his new post.
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Only on 12: Student allegedly assaulted by after-school teacher speaks out
The Burke County Sheriff's Office is looking into an incident involving an after-school teacher who allegedly assaulted a 12-year-old student in the hallway of Burke County Middle School.
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Subway's Jared visits CSRA to talk childhood obesity
Jared congratulated fourth grader Macey O'Neal for drawing a picture in Ms. Kelly's class for the Subway Fresh Fit video poster competition.
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Enrollment at Georgia tech colleges zooms past 100K
Enrollment has skyrocketed at Georgia's technical colleges since last year, hitting an all-time record.
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Augusta native named President of Georgia Southern University
An Augusta native is the new head man at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro.
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Only on 12: Glenn Hills freshmen commit to graduate
The message was clear Friday for the freshman class of Glenn Hills High School: Make the commitment now to stay in school and graduate.
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South Aiken High School hit with graffiti
Vandals left about 39 messages on the walls, windows and other outdoor property at South Aiken High School.
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SRR awards $15,000 in educational grants
The grants are awarded directly to area elementary schools to provide funding for innovative approaches to teaching science and mathematics.
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After-school programs rallying to survive
Hundreds file into the Laney High School Stadium with hopes to show the need for after-school programs even during tough times. Senator Ed Tarver wants the community to start setting education as a priority.
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Drunk driving obstacle course part of alcohol awareness at ASU
According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, every year about 1,700 students die from incidents involving alcohol.
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Only on 12: Accused teacher's father talks about sexual misconduct arrest
38-year-old Tammy Joy Key of Graniteville is accused of several counts of sexual misconduct with a 14-year-old boy. Her father spoke only to News 12 about the charges.
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Author calls today's youth "The Dumbest Generation"
In "The Dumbest Generation", Dr. Mark Bauerlein argues this generation wastes their opportunity in exchange for a social life. News 12 compares a 78-year-old woman and an Augusta State University student.
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Ga. Regents suing former med school foundation
The state Board of Regents has filed a lawsuit against a private foundation for continuing to use the Medical College of Georgia's name even though the campus has severed ties with the organization.
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Former local teacher arrested for criminal sexual conduct
An Aiken County woman has been arrested on four counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor and four counts of lewd acts.
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College tuition costs rise again this fall
The average price of public colleges rose 6.5 percent this fall to slightly more than $7,000.
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Richmond Co. school buses bringing kids late to and from school
Students at Roy E. Rollins Elementary School who ride the bus to school have been late to and from school for the majority of the school year, according to their principal. The district's transportation is trying to put a stop to the problem.
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Officials: 250,000 teaching jobs aided by stimulus
A White House report released Monday concludes that money from a $787 billion stimulus package has helped states fill budget gaps that would have cost teachers their jobs.
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SC residents can review textbooks
The state education board is set to approve textbooks and other material for algebra, geometry and technology classes on Dec. 9.
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South Carolina teachers trained to identify child sexual abuse
A national group says thousands of South Carolina teachers have completed training to prevent, identify and react to child sexual abuse.
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Georgia 8th graders catching up in mathematics
Georgia is catching up to rest of the country in eighth-grade mathematics.
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