There’s an on-going debate in education over what truly affects student learning. Is it the family demographics and stability of home life; or is it the quality of teachers and instruction that most affects performance?
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County and city officials are meeting later this week to discuss details of what to put on a new SPLOST that would be voted on by citizens this summer or next fall.
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Last week, this newspaper featured a number of local teachers of the year from Jackson County. But what makes these men and women special? How are they able to rise above their peers to be recognized for their teaching ability?
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It should be no surprise that Pendergrass Mayor Monk Tolbert signed off on a final plat for a subdivision in the town in 2007 in a manner that was either stupid or fraudulent.
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Over the last few years, Standards Based Report Cards have become a big fad in many schools. But they are controversial and not everyone, including many educators, believe SBRCs are worthwhile.
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This is why many small towns aren’t needed. During last week’s Nicholson City Council meeting, member Chuck Wheeler made a mockery of why local governments exist.
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What a mess. That nearly 70 subdivisions are out of compliance with county codes is a terrible situation. Those are just in unincorporated areas of the county and don’t include defunct subdivisions inside the county’s towns.
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There are signs that changes may be afoot in the City of Jefferson. A new city council member, Kathy Dubois, takes her seat for the first time next week.
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