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The annual review ensures that the school system’s curriculum covers state requirements, as well as community and educator expectations for learning...
Gwinnett Teacher at Nesbit Elementary Recognized by National Educator Association
Ms. Cassandra Matthews, a teacher mentor at Nesbit Elementary, is the recipient of an annual award sponsored by the Association of Teacher Educators, Georgia Unit. The recognition honors school-based educators who excel in teaching and mentoring...
Oct 7, 2008
'I Love This School' Tour Reaches Out to Elementary Schools
An interactive concert event specifically for elementary schools, promoting positive energy with a positive message, the 'musical show' includes songs like I Love This School, Keep Your Hands to Yourself, Bullies Ain't Nice, Reading Rocks! and Teachers Rule the School...
Oct 6, 2008
Ninety-six Percent of Gwinnett Schools Make AYP
Every school in the Dacula and South Gwinnett clusters made AYP, an achievement also shared by the following clusters: Brookwood, Collins Hill, Duluth, Grayson, Mill Creek, Norcross, North Gwinnett, Parkview, Peachtree Ridge, and Shiloh...
Oct 1, 2008
GCPS to Work with Community on Review of Instructional Materials
GCPS holds an extensive review before adopting materials for classroom use. Materials submitted by publishers are reviewed by teachers, administrators, and parents for alignment with the school system’s Academic Knowledge and Skills (AKS) curriculum...
Sep 29, 2008
Queen Elizabeth II invites Mill Creek High Students, Representative to Make Official Invitation During October 3 Ceremony
The Honorable Roger Bramble, the Principal Patron of the “London New Year’s Day Parade & Festival,” will officially invite the school’s marching band to perform during a formal ceremony scheduled from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m...
Sep 23, 2008
Selection Process for GCPS Teacher of Year Begins
More than 100 nominees were named Teachers of the Year for their local schools in Gwinnett County. All school honorees move on for consideration for the systemwide honor of GCPS 2008-09 Teacher of the Year...
Sep 18, 2008
Berkmar Cluster Parents Invited to Learn About Children’s Title I School
As part of the school system’s “Be There” initiative to inspire Gwinnett parents to be there for their student, the schools have teamed up to provide parents with additional information and assistance...
Sep 17, 2008
Parkview High’s Datta Roy Achieves Perfection on College Entrance Exam
Siddhartha “Deep” Datta Roy will be recognized by the Gwinnett School Board on September 11 for his ACT achievement, along with Brookwood High’s senior Donald Geldbach, who also earned a perfect score when he took the test in February. North Gwinnett High senior Jeffrey Angell also earned a perfect score in February...
Sep 10, 2008
Local Mom Inspired by Grandmother’s Encouragement and Love of Education: Creates Online Study Site
Qwizzy’s World was transformed from a ‘good idea’ to a ‘dream-come-true’
for local entrepreneur Julie Wilson, who designed the site to help her kids study for tests...
Aug 27, 2008
Parkview High Designated a Naval Honors School
The Commanding General of the Marine Corps Training and Education Command recently notified Parkview High of its status, a national honor shared by only 20% of the nation’s units...
Aug 27, 2008
Brenau Retains Best Education Value Distinction in U.S. News & World Report Rankings
For the fourth consecutive year the magazine U.S. News & World Report ranked 130-year-old Brenau University as the 10th best education value in the Southeast...
Aug 27, 2008
Gwinnett County Public Schools' 2008 SAT Test-takers Top State, National Averages
Gwinnett’s average composite score on the SAT is 1521, a combination of the average critical reading score of 504, the average mathematics score of 522, and the average writing score of 495...
Aug 26, 2008
Sea Turtle Nest Damage from Fay Likely not as Intense as Feared
Tropical Storm Fay cut short a record-breaking year for loggerhead sea turtles...
Aug 25, 2008
Brenau Expands Music Faculty with Addition of Barbara Steinhaus
Lyric soprano Barbara Steinhaus has joined the faculty at Brenau University in a new position as professor of music and director of the music program with a specialization in vocal performance...
Aug 25, 2008
