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Fla. Dept. of Education Launches FCAT Campaign for Parents
Last Updated: 8:52 PM 05/21/12 - The state Department of Education is launching a campaign to give parents more information about the new, tougher version of the Florida Comprehensive Assessment Test.
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Controversy Continues Over Henry County High School Graduation Policy
Last Updated: 6:17 PM 05/21/12 - A look at the controversy in Henry County after a student is not allowed to participate in graduation.
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Georgia Tech Fraternity Suspended 2 Years for Hazing
Last Updated: 9:27 PM 05/17/12 - A Georgia Tech fraternity has been suspended for two years after reports of a hazing.
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Passing Score for FCAT Writing Test Lowered
Last Updated: 9:01 PM 05/15/12 - An emergency rule lowering the passing grade for Florida's standardized writing test will keep the failure rate essentially unchanged from last year.
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Approximately 350 graduate from Bainbridge College Saturday
Last Updated: 12:08 PM 05/14/12 - Dr. Carvajal cited the legacy Dr. Wilkerson had during his tenure from 2005 to 2010.
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Fla. High School Teacher Used Dog 'Cone of Shame' to Punish Student Tardiness
Last Updated: 9:01 PM 05/10/12 - A high school science teacher faces dismissal amid allegations that she used a "cone of shame" dog collar to discipline students.
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Ala. Legislature Overrides Gov. Bentley's Veto of School Calendar Bill
Last Updated: 8:57 PM 05/10/12 - Most Alabama school children will be headed back to school later after the Alabama Legislature has voted to override Gov. Robert Bentley's veto of a bill that proposes many school children returning to class later in the year after summer vacation.
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Alfa Awards Automobile To Alabama’s Teacher Of The Year
Last Updated: 5:04 PM 05/10/12 - State Superintendent of Education Dr. Thomas R. Bice made the announcement of Alabama’s Teacher of the Year during an awards ceremony Wednesday evening that honored the final four candidate
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House Passes Education Budget $141M Less Than 2012
Last Updated: 12:24 PM 05/10/12 - The House adopted changes to a Senate version of the budget on Thursday, adding an additional $10 million in funding.
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Ala. House Committee Approves Amended Education Budget
Last Updated: 10:45 PM 05/09/12 - An Alabama House panel has approved a version of the state's education budget that would save teacher jobs.
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Seminole and Early Counties Face Budget Cuts Next Year
Last Updated: 10:47 PM 05/08/12 - Georgia schools continue to struggle with the tough economy.
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Wallace Community College Nursing Students Graduate
Last Updated: 10:26 PM 05/08/12 - Wallace Community College nursing graduates walk across the stage and into the workforce.
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26 Contracts Not Renewed in Dougherty County Over Cheating Concerns
Last Updated: 9:15 PM 05/08/12 - The board of a southwest Georgia school system has decided not to renew the contracts of 24 teachers and two principals who were named in Gov. Nathan Deal's report on test cheating concerns.
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Gov. Bentley Returns 'School Calendar Act' with Executive Order
Last Updated: 9:04 PM 05/08/12 - Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday returned House Bill 360 to the Alabama Legislature with an executive amendment that increases flexibility for local school systems.
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Gov. Bentley Praises Passage of Teacher Supply Bill
Last Updated: 9:02 PM 05/08/12 - Governor Robert Bentley on Tuesday praised legislative approval of Senate Bill 257, a measure that provides each classroom teacher in K-12 public schools $300 for school supplies.
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Newly Named Institutions in Georgia
Last Updated: 5:00 PM 05/08/12 - The state Board of Regents has approved names for two institutions created by campus consolidations in Central and North Georgia.
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Chairman's Budget Cuts Fewer Alabama Teachers
Last Updated: 11:48 AM 05/08/12 - In his version, the state would sell bonds to buy buses instead of using current revenue.
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Chipley High School Takes Unique Approach to Dress Code Issues
Last Updated: 9:25 PM 05/04/12 - Enforcing a dress code on high school students is an issue familiar to most public schools, but one Washington County school is tackling the problem from a different angle.
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Teachers Honored in The Wiregrass
Last Updated: 10:26 PM 05/03/12 - Dothan Chamber of Commerce thanks Dothan City and Houston County teachers for a job well done.
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Gov. Deal Approves Funding System for State-Formed Charter Schools
Last Updated: 9:25 PM 05/03/12 - Gov. Nathan Deal has signed legislation approving a funding system for Georgia charter schools created by the state.
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Ron Snell Appointed Opp High School Principal
Last Updated: 9:23 PM 05/03/12 - Current Northview High School principal Ron Snell has been named principal of Opp High School.
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Charter Schools Bill Passes Senate, Undergoes Drastic Changes
Last Updated: 9:24 PM 05/02/12 - The Alabama Senate has passed a bill to legalize charter schools, but only in the state's four largest cities.
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Alabama lawmakers set mandatory school age at 6-years-old
Last Updated: 1:05 AM 05/02/12 - A bill that received final passage in the Alabama Legislature would require that Alabama children begin attending school or be home schooled at the age of 6.
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Gov. Deal Forming Committee to Recommend Replacements for Miller Co. School Board
Last Updated: 9:43 PM 04/30/12 - Gov. Nathan Deal plans to remove the members of the troubled Miller County school board under a new law passed last year.
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Dothan High School Celebrates 100 Years
Last Updated: 11:36 PM 04/26/12 - Dothan High School celebrates a milestone of education and dedication.
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Dothan High School Celebrates 100 Years
Last Updated: 4:48 PM 04/26/12 - Dothan High School kicks off birthday bash at the Dothan Civic Center.
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President Obama Discusses Student Loan Interest Rates
Last Updated: 9:09 PM 04/25/12 - President Obama met with a small group of students for a roundtable on his proposal to keep student loans rates low.
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Troy University Career Services
Last Updated: 6:30 PM 04/24/12 - That study shows one out of two college graduates will not have a job once they leave a college or university.
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House to consider making kids attend school at 6
Last Updated: 7:06 AM 04/24/12 - The Alabama House is considering a bill to require children to begin attending school by the age of six instead of seven, which is currently the minimum school attendance age.
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Teachers Stand By Girard Middle School Principal
Last Updated: 11:41 PM 04/23/12 - Parents and teachers turn out to Dothan School Board meeting to support Girard Middle School Principal.
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Houston County Teacher Arrested
Last Updated: 7:05 PM 04/23/12 - At Rehobeth High School Monday, students were in the classroom while 10th grade science teacher Robert Michael was in the Houston county jail facing three felony charges.
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Daleville Band Takes Big Trip
Last Updated: 5:47 PM 04/23/12 - Daleville High School students head to the great white north.
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Enterprise High School Performs Training Drill
Last Updated: 11:24 PM 04/22/12 - A multi-agency training exercise was held Saturday at Enterprise High School.
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FSU Celebrating 50 Years of Diversity
Last Updated: 9:39 PM 04/19/12 - Florida State University is celebrating 50 years of integration.
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Columbus High School Fired Over Comedy Video
Last Updated: 9:37 PM 04/18/12 - Officials say a high school principal has been reassigned after a comedian's "Can't Fix Stupid" routine drew complaints from teachers after it was shown during a faculty meeting.
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Senate Panel Approves Changes to Charter School Bill
Last Updated: 9:32 PM 04/18/12 - An Alabama state Senate panel approved a number of changes to its charter schools bill, including a requirement that the people operating the schools be U.S. citizens and Alabama residents.
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Proposed Alabama school budget contains cuts
Last Updated: 2:31 PM 04/18/12 - The budget cuts K-12 schools slightly more than 1 percent from this year and universities nearly 5 percent.
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Ga. Board of Regents Approves Tuition Increase
Last Updated: 10:47 PM 04/17/12 - The state Board of Regents has approved a proposal to raise tuition for students at Georgia's public colleges and universities.
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Governor Bentley Responds to AEA Rally
Last Updated: 10:59 AM 04/16/12 - Governor Bentley Responds to AEA Rally
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Educators Rallying at Alabama Capitol
Last Updated: 8:36 PM 04/14/12 - Teachers and other education workers from across the state filled the street in front of the Alabama Capitol on Saturday, shouting "Save our schools!"
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Gov. Scott at Standstill Over Tuition Bill
Last Updated: 9:34 PM 04/12/12 - Gov. Rick Scott says he's still undecided on a tuition bill after meeting with its supporters, including presidents of the University of Florida and Florida State University.
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Washington Co. Schools Go High-Tech
Last Updated: 9:44 PM 04/11/12 - From lesson planning to internet surfing, Schimpf said the Promethean does pretty much anything.
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Senate Committee Delays Work on Education Budget
Last Updated: 9:40 PM 04/11/12 - A state Senate committee has delayed work on Alabama's next education budget for one week.
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Panel to Examine Fla. University Facilities Funds
Last Updated: 2:40 PM 04/11/12 - Florida relies mainly on utility taxes for public school, college and university construction and renovation, but receipts have declined in recent years.
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Ga. Pre-K Program On Point in 2011
Last Updated: 9:19 PM 04/10/12 - A new national study says Georgia met all quality benchmarks in its state-run prekindergarten program last year.
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Fla. Pre-K Program Largest in Nation
Last Updated: 9:18 PM 04/10/12 - Florida now has the highest percentage of 4-year-old children nationwide enrolled in a state prekindergarten program. But a new report is warning that funding and quality are so low the state may see little return on its investment.
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Ga. High School Graduation Rates Lower Under New Formula
Last Updated: 9:16 PM 04/10/12 - Georgia's high school graduation rate has fallen to 67 percent based a new federally mandated calculation.
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Alabama Ranks High in Pre-K
Last Updated: 1:18 PM 04/10/12 - The state spends $4,544 per child, ranking 16th in the nation and just above the national per-child figure of $4,151.
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UGA Days planned in 10 cities in 4 states
Last Updated: 8:38 AM 04/07/12 - The University of Georgia's alumni association and the school's athletic association are teaming up to host the annual UGA Days.
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PACT Settlement Bill Passes Ala. House
Last Updated: 9:49 PM 04/05/12 - The Alabama House has passed a bill to restore a settlement aimed at saving Alabama's financially troubled prepaid college tuition plan.
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