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Atlanta, Georgia · AtlantaFor the second consecutive year, Newton County Schools is reporting academic growth across several grade levels and subject areas based on Milestones test data released Friday by the Georgia Department of Education.See the Story
Newton Schools Encouraged by Milestones Results
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Americus · AmericusSumter County Intermediate School is unveiling their new STEM connections class. The class will be headed by Deavios Barron, who hopes to empower students. “My vision for this class is to transform ‘what if’ into ‘how.’ I want to move beyond textbooks and encourage my students to become young scientists and engineers, using hands-on projects to explore, experiment, and discover the world around them.” Barron has experience giving STEM lessons, l…Read Article
Sumter County Intermediate School gets new maker space - Americus Times-Recorder
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Americus · AmericusFLEX, standing for Foundational Leadership and Entrepreneurial Experience, is a program that teaches students how to start and run a business, competing in a shark-tank style competition to bring their ideas to life. Students receive loans, allowing them to invest in their business, and are also taught how to craft a business plan and count the costs so that they can create value with their backing. Last year, Lauren Harris, an 11th grader at Su…Read Article
Ignite College and Career Academy’s FLEX program starts back in fall - Americus Times-Recorder
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