Lithia Springs
Lithia Springs, GA · Education
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Atlanta CASA Brings Giving Back Into Junior Achievement’s Financial Lessons
Middle school students learning to manage a household budget at Junior Achievement’s Atlanta Discovery Center will also encounter an organization built around helping children: Atlanta CASA. The nonprofit has joined JA Finance Park, adding philanthropy, volunteerism and advocacy to a setting where students practice making financial decisions. Atlanta CASA...
Marietta Daily Journal
National Principals Month: Tritt's Karen Carstens Soars with a World of Experience
Tritt Elementary School is known for its welcoming environment, where students learn, grow and prepare for their next chapter. But behind the school's success is Principal Karen Carstens, whose experiences around the world have helped shape her approach to education. Principal Carstens has led Tritt since 2018. Before that, she served as an assistant principal at Sope Creek and Powers Ferry elementary schools. After moving from Orlando to Cobb in 2005, she began her Cobb teaching career at Shallowford Falls, which kicked off her journey to becoming to the principal of one of the state's top elementary schools. While this story seems like a typical career path for an educator, Principal Carstens' journey to Tritt was anything but ordinary. After graduating from college, Carstens moved to Japan to teach English, where she first saw the impact of education. "Over the years, my experiences as both a parent and an educator have shaped my belief in the power of public education. I've seen firsthand how early intervention, incredible teachers and a genuine belief in a child's potential can change the trajectory of a life," said Carstens. Her passion for adventure didn't stop at her time working in Japan. The Tritt principal
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Adam Marcus: Emory University Commits $15 Million to Support Faculty Research and Innovation
Adam Marcus, Senior Vice President for Research at Emory University, Associate Dean of Novel Technology and Research Cores at Emory University School of Medicine, shared on LinkedIn:. “Proud to share that Emory University is investing up to $15 million over the next two years to strengthen our research enterprise. The...
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Marietta Daily Journal
Students bring the boom to Campbell's Marching Band
"This year is a big change," said Campbell High School senior Carrington Hughes. "This is something that’s never been seen at this school before." A new sound and a renewed energy are transforming the Campbell High School band program, and students are ready for everyone to hear it. Known as Legion of Boom, Campbell’s band is embracing an exciting new direction designed to energize football games, unite the student body and build school pride throughout the community. The change is already drawing attention from students, school administrators and the broader band community. For Hughes and other veteran band members, the transformation has been especially meaningful. The traditionally styled program has evolved with a bolder sound, stronger crowd engagement and a growing reputation. Students say the new direction has helped them connect with audiences and showcase the work they put into their performances. "It has to be the energy," said junior Royal Randolph IV about what stands out the most to him about the new direction. "It's been able to hype the crowd up more and bring more enthusiasm to our performances." Students Lead the Change Students initiated the new direction. According to Band Director Marcus Chester, students voted to try
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Gwinnett Daily Post
GCPS' Álex Borges named UGA Alumni Association’s 2026 Emerging Leader Award recipient
Álex Borges, an Assistant Director of Gwinnett County Public Schools’ Community-Based Mentoring Program, has been named the recipient of the 2026 Emerging Leader Award by the University of Georgia Alumni Association. The honor recognizes alumni who demonstrate exceptional dedication, initiative, and leadership through service to the university and their broader communities. “Being recognized with the 2026 Emerging Leader Award is incredibly meaningful because it reflects something I care deeply about: using my connection to UGA to create opportunities for others,” said Borges. “Whether through mentoring students, supporting future Bulldogs, building community partnerships, or staying actively engaged as an alumnus, I have always tried to make service the foundation of my leadership.” Borges says his personal journey fuels his commitment to expanding access for future generations of students. “As a first-generation college graduate, I know how powerful it can be when someone opens a door, makes a connection, or simply helps you see what is possible,” Borges said. “To be recognized for doing that for others is both humbling and affirming. This award serves as a reminder that leadership is not about a title. It is about showing up, building community, and creating opportunities for others to grow and succeed,” Borges
metroatlantaceo.com
State Superintendent Richard Woods Presents John Hancock Banner to Six APS Elementary Schools
Six Atlanta Public Schools (APS) elementary schools have earned John Hancock banners from Georgia State School Superintendent Richard Woods in recognition of students’ proficiency in cursive writing during the 2025–2026 school year. Bolton Academy, Drew Charter School, Garden Hills Elementary School, Morningside Elementary School, Peyton Forest Elementary School,...
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4 books celebrating HBCU history, culture and the Black college experience
From marching bands and homecoming to famous alumni and the future of Black colleges, these books introduce readers of all ages to HBCU life. The HBCU experience doesn’t begin at freshman orientation nor end at graduation. It lives on in marching bands, homecoming traditions, family stories and the generations of students who carry those experiences into the world.
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For Atlanta College Students, Hackathons Still Offer Room To Build
ATLANTA, October 27 (Hypepotamus) — A weekend. A team. An idea that finally gets some undivided attention. For 100 college students who gathered at Georgia Tech in October, that was the appeal of stepping away from their usual academic schedules and into a hackathon. Organized by Women at the...