Category: Education

Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS) celebrated the achievements of its winter graduates in a special ceremony on Thursday, December 16, 2023. The event, held at the Tara Stadium, recognized the students who completed their high school requirements in the first semester of the 2023-2024 school year. A milestone for the district and the students The winter graduation ceremony was a milestone for both the district and the students, as it…

Kay R. Pace Elementary School of the Arts student Jada Johnson impressed the audience with her poetic skills at the swearing-in ceremony of Jonesboro Mayor Joy B. Day on January 4, 2024. Jada Johnson: A Rising Poet Jada Johnson is a fifth-grader at Kay R. Pace Elementary School of the Arts, a public school in Jonesboro, Georgia, that integrates the arts into the curriculum. Jada has been writing poems since…

The Clayton County Board of Education has approved the 2024-25 school calendar, which includes two distance learning days for students and staff. The calendar was adopted during the board’s regular meeting on Monday, January 15, 2024. Distance Learning Days to Facilitate FTE Count The two distance learning days are scheduled for September 3, 2024 and February 18, 2025. These days will allow the district to conduct the state’s fall and…

Clayton County Public Schools has appointed Dr. Tiffany Chapman as the new principal of J.W. Arnold Elementary School in Jonesboro, Georgia. Dr. Chapman will replace Dr. Lisa Green, who retired in June after serving as the principal for six years. Dr. Chapman’s Background and Experience Dr. Chapman has over 20 years of experience in education, starting as a kindergarten teacher in 2000. She has worked as a curriculum specialist, an…

Clayton County, GA – A group of 17 youth commissioners from Clayton County participated in the 2023 Georgia Youth Assembly Civic Engagement Conference, held at the State Capitol in Atlanta from December 16 to 18. The conference is a three-day learning opportunity for high school students to learn more about the Georgia state government and to engage in debates, bill writing, and committee work. Youth Commissioners Earn Awards and Recognition…

Clayton County Public Schools (CCPS), the fifth-largest school district in Georgia, is set to launch its new website on Jan. 9, 2024. The new website, which has been in development for over a year, will provide a more user-friendly and accessible experience for students, parents, staff, and the community. New features and benefits of the new website The new website will offer several features and benefits that will enhance the…

Clayton State University has made a remarkable contribution to the field of education by creating a free textbook for first-year writing courses. The textbook, titled “Connections: Guide to First-Year Writing”, is now used by eCore, the online platform for core courses in the University System of Georgia (USG). The goal of the book is to connect students’ experiences to writing The textbook was developed by Dr. Mary Lamb, the Chair…

Clayton State University’s Department of English has achieved a remarkable feat with its student-led textbook, “Connections: Guide to First-Year Writing”. The textbook, which was created to save students money and showcase their voices, is now being used by eCore, the online core curriculum platform of the University System of Georgia (USG). A decade of student involvement “Connections” was first published in 2010 by Dr. Mary Lamb, the Chair of the…

What is the Coca-Cola Scholarship? The Coca-Cola Scholarship is a prestigious award that recognizes 150 high school seniors across the United States for their academic excellence, leadership, and service. Each scholar receives a $20,000 grant to pursue their higher education at an accredited post-secondary institution. The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation, a non-profit organization, sponsors the scholarship program and provides a network of support and opportunities for the scholars. Who is the…

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln (UNL) College of Business announced that it has received a generous gift of $500,000 from an alumna and her husband, who live in Arizona. The gift will support scholarships and professional development programs for students and faculty. A passion for education and business The donors, who wish to remain anonymous, are both successful entrepreneurs and business leaders. They have a strong connection to UNL, as the…