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Rome News-Tribune By: Elizabeth Cady September 11, 2008
The Commission for School Board Excellence issued a number of recommendations Wednesday that it says will make local school boards more accountable. BREAKING NEWS: Clayton County Schools Lost Accreditation WSBTV Channel 2 August 28, 2008 Clayton County schools have indeed lost accreditation. The loss of accreditation means students will have a tougher time getting into some colleges and universities. They may also have difficulty obtaining scholarships. CLAYTON COUNTY: New blood for schools Atlanta Journal-Constitution By: Megan Matteucci August 6, 2008 With 98 percent of the votes counted, it appears two more educators, a MARTA bus driver and an attorney have been elected to the Clayton County school board. DEKALB COUNTY: No buses for school transfers Atlanta Journal-Constitution By: Kristina Torres August 6, 2008 Squeezed by skyrocketing fuel and transportation costs, DeKalb County schools say they can no longer afford to bus students who transfer to better schools under the No Child Left Behind Act. Shipp: State’s disdain for schools revives sad tradition Gainesville Times By: Bill Shipp August 6, 2008 Of all the political phenomena in Georgia over the last several years, perhaps nothing has been more surprising than the return of our politicians' open disregard for public education and our electorate's acceptance of their attitude and actions. Clayton school threat sends hundreds fleeing Atlanta Journal-Constitution By: Megan Matteucci August 5, 2008 Clayton County's school superintendent estimates the district has lost 200 to 300 high school students, including athletes and some academic achievers, because of the possible accreditation loss. Kathy Cox Discusses Georgia Schools Problems, Solutions Fox 5 Atlanta (WAGA-TV) August 4, 2008 The new school year comes after disappointing scores for eight graders on the state-required CRCT exam. There are also several issues facing Georgia’s education system, and state superintendent Kathy Cox discusses them on Good Day Atlanta. Audit reveals unethical behavior Atlanta Journal-Constitution By: Megan Matteucci August 3, 2008 Clayton County school board members tried to intimidate school staff to get jobs for their relatives and friends, according to part of a newly completed report that school officials hope will save the district's accreditation. School system launches national parent involvement campaign Moultrie Observer August 2, 2008 The Colquitt County School System launched a parent involvement campaign at its third annual Back to School Expo on the square. CLAYTON COUNTY: Panel tackles school issues
Business leaders seek to avoid another school board crisis Business leaders from across the state will spend the next 90 days drafting a plan to prevent school districts from ending up like Clayton County, which faces losing its accreditation. Business-driven education task force begins work Up to 20 percent of Georgia's school boards are struggling with operational issues that threaten to affect student achievement. More cuts could come for Bibb teachers School officials say while the state is providing $105 million for the 2009 fiscal year, which is $2.3 million more than the just ended school year, it's not enough to keep up with the rise in education costs, requiring school systems and local residents to continue to foot the bill. Statewide CRCT scores match results released earlier Overall scores improved if the tests were based on material teachers have been using for at least two years. Many students failed if the questions covered material teachers just starting teaching this year. Appoint, don't elect, state education leader The last two state school superintendents have provided disastrous leadership, costing the taxpayers millions of dollars. The recent debacle with the Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests is yet another perfect example of poor leadership. Tennessee Up, Georgia Down: National Report Ranks Progress on Raising High School Graduation Rates Report: Ga. graduation rate among lowest in nation About 58 percent of Georgia students graduated on time, compared to the national average of about 71 percent, according to the report. Only four states and the District of Columbia performed worse. Advisory Panel to Study School Board Governance The State Board of Education is asking Georgia’s business leaders to work with the education community to study effective methods of school board governance. Dropout rate affects economic development Dr. Steve Dolinger. presents sobering statistics detailing how the high-school dropout rate has an $18 billion annual economic impact on Georgia. 123,275 students over the past four years who entered ninth grade did not graduate from high school. Georgia Partnership's second annual Media Symposium Presentation by Partnership President Dr. Steve Dolinger on the "Economics of Education"; the formal release of the Top Ten (Education) Issues to Watch in 2008 by Partnership Policy and Research Director Susan Walker; and a presentation by House Minority Leader DuBose Porter. Georgia Charter Schools: Engines of Education Improvement Georgia’s charter schools are outperforming traditional schools and are serving a more diverse and economically disadvantaged population. These are the conclusions of the Georgia Department of Education’s Annual Report on Charter Schools, released recently by the State Board of Education. |
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Education Organizations Business Tools for Better Schools Georgia Data Fact Sheet GE Foundation Georgia BellSouth Quality Learning and Teaching Environments Initiative Georgia Chamber of Commerce Georgia Education Initiatives Georgia Partnership for Excellence in Education Top Ten Issues to Watch in 2008 Business Support Jobs For The Future Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce My School, My Choice Partnership for America’s Economic Success Project Lead the Way The Georgia’s Strategic Goals for School Improvement The School Keys: |
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