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Cobb Innovation and Technology Academy took 13 students across Great Britain to explore centuries of medical innovation, from plague-era Edinburgh to modern forensics labs in London. The week-long journey transformed classroom lessons into unforgettable hands-on experiences.
Forsyth County Schools earned recognition across multiple award tiers in Georgia's latest academic accountability rankings. The district's schools also dominated the state's top-performing Advanced Placement schools list.
Aircraft manufacturer Gulfstream is putting $5 million into Georgia schools to build the next generation of aerospace engineers and aviation professionals. The investment supports programs from kindergarten through university, creating pathways for students to enter one of the state's most important industries.
A Georgia school district jumped its graduation rate from 87% to 93% in one year while earning statewide honors for leadership and military family support. Four schools now hold special designations for helping students connected to our armed forces thrive.
Bibb County Schools stopped judging kids by test scores alone. Now, 9,167 students get personalized help before they fall behind.
Georgia's State Superintendent honored seven Floyd County schools for outstanding student achievement in math, literacy, and even cursive writing. The rare recognition celebrates teachers and students who turned everyday dedication into measurable results.
Helen Austin of St. Mary's Academy earned Fayette County's top academic honor with her outstanding SAT score and GPA. She's now competing for the statewide title while celebrating the teacher who helped her succeed.
Fifth graders created an app to save stray animals while third graders built a robotic eyeshadow applicator at Georgia's Innovation Day competition. Teams from across the region are now headed to state championships at Georgia Tech.
George Rishfeld, who survived the Holocaust as a hidden child, shared his powerful story with Campbell High School students. The visit, organized by student leaders, reminds us why preserving firsthand accounts matters more than ever.
School counselors at 11 Cobb County schools just earned a prestigious five-year certification for going above and beyond to help students succeed. Their creative interventions led to dramatic drops in suspensions, absences, and course failures.
An 86-year-old Holocaust survivor hidden by rescuers as a toddler brought history to life for Georgia students. His message: education is our best defense against hatred.
George Rishfeld, hidden by a Catholic family as a child during the Holocaust, brought history to life for Campbell High School students. His message: education is the only way to combat hatred.
When George Rishfeld walked into Campbell High School, he brought history to life for students who will be among the last to hear survivor stories firsthand. The 86-year-old spent three years hidden by a Catholic family during the Holocaust, and now he's making sure the lessons live on.
A middle school English teacher in Georgia sprang into action when a seventh grader started choking on his lunch, using skills she learned years ago at a daycare job. The quick response turned a potential tragedy into a story of gratitude and connection.
Five Georgia schools in Lowndes County earned state achievement banners for exceptional student growth in math and literacy. The honors recognize sustained academic progress that only a select group of schools achieve each year.