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Students prepare for the future by building life skills
Last Updated: 10:18 AM 03/08/10 - Preparing students to be successful in the workplace is an all encompassing endeavor,” said Dr. Steve Whatley, Superintendent of Newton County Schools. “It’s more than the classroom. Students need something that will put them over the top; something to make them stand out; something to help assure success as they take their place in society.” (Full Story)
High school students focus on health-related careers through job shadowing
Last Updated: 10:18 AM 03/08/10 - Recently, nearly 70 high school students from Alcovy, Eastside and Newton high schools participated in the second annual Healthcare Science Careers Job Shadow Day. (Full Story)
ICMS celebrates black history
Last Updated: 10:15 AM 03/08/10 - Indian Creek Middle School recently held a special program to celebrate Black History Month. (Full Story)
Newton County Schools receive $20K in grant awards from General Mills Foundation
Last Updated: 10:05 AM 03/08/10 - The Newton County School System recently received a General Mills Foundation grant for the benefit of elementary students in the Newton and Rockdale County school districts. (Full Story)
Piedmont celebrates 100 days
Last Updated: 8:42 AM 03/02/10 - Stephanie Kelly’s fourth grade recently celebrated 100 days of school with “Munchie Math,” during which they enjoyed all kinds of snacks. (Full Story)
Fashion Club creates baskets for health care center
Last Updated: 8:43 AM 03/02/10 - Earlier this school year, the Fashion Club at Challenge Charter Academy, which also serves as the community outreach organization, began developing fundraisers late last fall in an effort to assist those within the community. (Full Story)
Youth art exhibit coming up
Last Updated: 8:39 AM 03/02/10 - The Arts Association in Newton County presents its annual True Colors Youth Art Exhibit beginning this week. (Full Story)
Clayton State moves graduate studies open house
Last Updated: 8:36 AM 03/02/10 - MORROW — The Clayton State University School of Graduate Studies is moving its next open house up a week, to Tuesday, March 2.
The open house will run from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m. in room 101 of the University’s Harry S. Downs Center on the main campus in Morrow. (Full Story)
Register Now for April ACT Test
Last Updated: 8:35 AM 03/02/10 - IOWA CITY, IOWA — Registration is now open for the April 10 ACT achievement test.
Students who wish to take the college admission and placement exam must register before Friday, March 5. (Full Story)
Georgia Virtual School registration opens
Last Updated: 8:34 AM 03/02/10 - ATLANTA — The Georgia Department of Education announced that registration for the Georgia Virtual School 2010-11 school year is now open to public school students. (Full Story)
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    Florida, Iowa, Michigan, New Mexico, Ohio, and Utah are among the states to receive additional Recovery Act funds to help support education jobs.
  • ED Announces Civil Rights Review
    ED will examine the academic opportunities and access of English Learner students in the Los Angeles Unified School District to assess whether they are being denied equal educational opportunities.
  • Investing in Innovation
    The grant application and final priorities for the $650 million Investing in Innovation Fund (i3) are now available.
  • Low-Performing Schools
    West Virginia will receive $21.9 million to turn around its lowest achieving schools through the School Improvement Grants program.
  • Recovery Act Funds for States
    Florida, Iowa, Michigan, New Mexico, Ohio, and Utah are among the states to receive additional Recovery Act funds to help support education jobs.
  • ED Announces Civil Rights Review
    ED will examine the academic opportunities and access of English Learner students in the Los Angeles Unified School District to assess whether they are being denied equal educational opportunities.
  • Investing in Innovation
    The grant application and final priorities for the $650 million Investing in Innovation Fund (i3) are now available.
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